Pseudanthias evansi
| Identification | A striking anthias, violet-magenta below with a broad lemon-yellow back and yellow tail. Also called the Yellowback Anthias. |
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| Maximum Length | about 4″ |
| Origin | Indian Ocean — Maldives, Sri Lanka, Christmas Island |
| Minimum Tank Size | 70 Gal. |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe |
Behavior
A shoaling midwater planktivore that does best in a group. Peaceful and reef safe, but one of the more delicate anthias to establish — it wants pristine water, strong flow and food little and often.
Diet & Feeding
Planktivore. Offer mysis, enriched brine and cyclops in several small feedings a day.
Cautions
Delicate on import and often ships poorly — buy a settled, eating specimen. Needs a mature tank, multiple daily feedings and peaceful tankmates. A jumper.