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Painted Goldie

Pseudanthias pictilis

Also referred to as the Pictilis Anthias, the Painted Goldie is pinkish-blue, with a large blue oval on thecaudal fin, and bright orange-red coloration on the rear 1/3 of the body.

It does well as the only male in a tank with other females of the same species. Although a 100 liter (25 gallon) tank will suffice for one fish, if keeping a group, you may need up to a 500 liter (125 gallon) tank. It prefers a tank with multiple hiding places and caves.

Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place.

The diet of the Painted Goldie is similar to that of other Anthias species - zooplankton and floating filamentous algae.

source: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+1830+1846&aid=1716

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