🐠 Red-bar Anthias (Pseudanthias rubrizonatus)
Marine Anthias • Reef Planktivore • Schooling Display Fish • Reef Aquarium Fish
 
📋 The Red-bar Anthias (Pseudanthias rubrizonatus) is a distinctive reef anthias recognized by its bold red vertical bar set against a soft pink to orange body.
In aquariums, it functions as an Active Mid-Water Planktivore, thriving in mature reef systems with strong circulation, high oxygen levels, and regular feeding.
This species is naturally social and displays best in small groups, where schooling behavior and coloration are fully expressed.
With proper care, it thrives as a High-Contrast Reef Display Anthias in established marine aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Bold Red Bar Marking: Instantly recognizable coloration
🐠 Schooling Anthias: Best visual impact in groups
🌊 Planktivore Feeder: Requires frequent small meals
🧠 Active yet Peaceful: Constant motion without aggression
🏠 Reef-Safe Anthias: Safe with corals and invertebrates