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About Deepwater Anthias
Holanthias fronticinctus is a small, elongated serranid with a reddish-orange body and distinctive pale or yellow-edged fin margins. The fish has a pointed snout and tapers posteriorly, with the dorsal and anal fins possessing characteristic light borders that distinguish it from related deepwater anthias species.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; larger for groups (300+ gallons preferred) • Temperature 72–76°F; pH 8.1–8.4; Salinity 1.023–1.025 • Strong lighting (LED/T5); moderate to strong flow; live rock with caves • Feed high-quality frozen mysis, bloodworms, pellets 2–3× daily • Keep singly or established group; avoid introducing single fish to established groups
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 6
- Appearance
- Holanthias fronticinctus is a small, elongated serranid with a reddish-orange body and distinctive pale or yellow-edged fin margins. The fish has a pointed snout and tapers posteriorly, with the dorsal and anal fins possessing characteristic light borders that distinguish it from related deepwater anthias species.
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation, bacterial infections, parasitic infestations (especially at collection/acclimation), temperature shock
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied carnivorous diet of high-quality frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small fish preparations. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions, as deepwater anthias are planktivorous feeders adapted to frequent small meals in the wild.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, found in deep waters off the southeastern United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean region at depths typically between 600–2000 feet.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
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