Where to buy Hawaiian Anthias
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About Hawaiian Anthias
A small, slender anthias with males displaying vibrant orange-red coloration and females showing more subdued orange-yellow hues. Males exhibit distinctive elongated dorsal fin filaments and streamlined body shape characteristic of planktivorous serranids.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 4
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; larger preferred for multiple specimens • Reef-safe; requires strong water flow and excellent filtration • Feed small portions 2–3 times daily (quality flake, pellet, frozen copepods) • Stable water parameters: pH 8.1–8.3, temp 74–78°F, salinity 1.023–1.025
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- planktivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
- Appearance
- A small, slender anthias with males displaying vibrant orange-red coloration and females showing more subdued orange-yellow hues. Males exhibit distinctive elongated dorsal fin filaments and streamlined body shape characteristic of planktivorous serranids.
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small pellets designed for planktivorous fish. Feed multiple times daily in small portions to match natural feeding behavior of schooling planktivores.
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