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About Waite's Anthias
Waite's Anthias is a small, deepwater serranid with a predominantly pink to reddish coloration on the body. It features characteristic yellow and blue striping on the head and fins, with a slender, compressed body typical of anthias species.
Key facts
- Aka
- Magenta Slender Anthias
- Family
- Serranidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance
- Waite's Anthias is a small, deepwater serranid with a predominantly pink to reddish coloration on the body. It features characteristic yellow and blue striping on the head and fins, with a slender, compressed body typical of anthias species.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, specifically reported from deep reef habitats around the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal infections
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank minimum (prefers larger, open water) • Temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, moderate current • Planktonic feeder; frequent small meals (high-quality frozen copepods/mysis) • Peaceful, keep singly or in small groups (establish hierarchy) • Low aggression toward corals and inverts
- Diet
- planktivore
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