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Queen Purple Anthias
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Queen Purple Anthias

Mirolabrichthys tuka

Quick Stats Family: Serranidae Origin: Pacific Size: Up to 7 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 130 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: Middle Ca
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Queen Purple Anthias is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
130 gallons
Schooling:
Yes
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility