Anthias (Anthiinae) for Reef Aquarium

Discover our selection of live Anthias (Anthiinae) for reef aquariums. These colorful and elegant schooling fish add constant movement and vibrant colors to your reef. Active mid-water column swimmers. Healthy and acclimated specimens.

Anthias Species Available

• Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) - Bright orange, the most popular
• Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) - Purple and yellow
• Dispar Anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) - Intense red-orange
• Flame Anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) – Spectacular flame red
• Sunburst Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus) - Yellow and pink
• Bicolor Anthias (Pseudanthias bicolor) – Unique bicolor

Advantages of Anthias

• Schooling fish - Constant and natural movement
• Colorful - Orange, red, purple, bright yellow
• Active - They swim constantly in the water column
• Peaceful - Compatible with most fish
• Spectacular in groups - Best effect with 3-5 individuals
• Sexual dimorphism - Males are more colorful than females

Social Structure

Anthias live in harems: one dominant male with several females. If the male dies, the dominant female changes sex to become male! Keep them in groups of 3-5 individuals (1 male, 2-4 females) for natural behavior.

Maintenance Requirements

• Minimum aquarium size - 75 gallons for a group
• Frequent feeding - 3-4 times a day in small quantities
• Varied food - Mysis shrimp, cyclops shrimp, brine shrimp, fine pellets
• Good current - Like to swim in the current
• Hiding places - Living rocks for refuge
• Lid - May jump out if frightened

Advice

Acclimate slowly over 2-3 hours. Anthias have a fast metabolism and should be fed several times a day. Introduce the entire group at once to avoid aggression. Excellent for established reef aquariums with a good copepod population.

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