Anthias

Most Anthias fish species are relatively hardy, but require food often in order to thrive in the home aquarium. Due to the complex social structure of Anthias, it is advisable to keep one specimen per tank.

Squareback Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

100 gallons

Max Size:

7.75 inches

Lyretail Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Carberryi Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

4 inches

Dispar Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

4 inches

Huchtii Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

4.75 inches

Waitei Anthias


Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

55 gallons

Max Size:

3 inches

Bartlett's Anthias



Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

3.5 inches

Bimaculatus Anthias



Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias



Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

100 gallons

Max Size:

7.75 inches

Ignitus Anthias


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

3.5 inches

Sunset Anthias



Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

3 inches

Evansi Anthias



Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Stocky Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

7 inches

Resplendent Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

3 inches

Red Belted Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Fathead Sunburst Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Red Saddled Anthias


Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

4.25 inches

Princess Anthias


Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

7 gallons

Max Size:

3.25 inches

Red Bar Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

70 gallons

Max Size:

4 inches

Blood Spot Anthias


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches