BORBONIUS ANTHIAS

6Scientific name: Odontanthias borbonius

6Pronunciation: Oh-dont-an-thee-uss bore-bow-nee-uss

6Size: To 15cm

6Origin: Across the Indo-Pacific, from Japan down to Australia and across to South Africa

6Habitat: Deepwater

6Tank size: 180x45x45cm (but ideally much deeper)

6Water requirements: Marine conditions; SG 1.020-1.025, 8.2-8.5pH, 8-12°H

6Temperature: 21-25.5°C

6Temperament: Aggressive with its own, usually indifferent to others

6Feeding: Live and frozen meaty foods, as well as some flake and pellets

6Availability and cost: Rare. This fish was spotted at The Abyss Aquatic Warehouse with a price tag of £359. Call 0161 4764439 for more details and availability