Description
A delicate, colorful anthias species with a slender pink to reddish body, often showing subtle yellow highlights and fine patterning. Males are more vividly colored, while females are paler. Like all anthias, it is a high-energy, schooling fish that stays in constant motion in the upper reef water column.
Lighting
Moderate to strong lighting
(Helps replicate bright reef slope environments and enhances coloration)
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Upper to mid-water column
Needs open swimming space with nearby rock structure for shelter
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity
1.020–1.025 SG
pH
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity
8–12 dKH
Diet
Planktivore (high metabolic demand)
Mysis shrimp
Brine shrimp
Copepods
Finely chopped seafood
High-quality micro pellets
Adult Size (up to)
~8–10 cm (3–4 inches)
Care Level
Advanced
(Requires frequent feeding and stable, mature system)
Compatibility
Peaceful
Best kept in harems (1 male with multiple females)
Reef-safe (does not harm corals or invertebrates)
Compatible with other peaceful reef fish
Avoid aggressive or fast-feeding tankmates
