Princess Anthias

The princess Anthias is a stunning deepwater anthias that is sure to be a sought-after item to the dedicated anthias-keeper. The Princess Anthias is a stunning sapphire pink hue that is accented by golden-yellow flecks which immediately captivates the attention. One who is attentive will notice the golden-yellow spots appearing across all scales (except the ventrum) as if they were hand-painted by Picasso. With its vibrant, jewel-like hue It’s not difficult to understand why Princess Anthias is a royal in the eyes of anthias enthusiasts.
Princess Anthias initially might be difficult to adapt to the quarantine system. They are collected in waters up to 228 feet in depth. They prefer moderate to low lighting conditions at first. However, they will over time become accustomed to aquariums that have more intense lighting. The Princess Anthias might be stressed by shipping, contributing to their difficulties in acclimatizing. When the Princess Anthias has passed their quarantine and are strong enough to be introduced to your aquarium display they will thrive and will be peaceful in your aquarium, along with other calm fish. The Princess Anthias is best to be introduced into your aquarium prior to the introduction of other active, territorial fish so that they can be settled in without stress.

Like other species of anthias the princess Anthias may be kept as a single however it is best kept in small shoals that are made up of multiple individuals. The members in the Anthias group all have the characteristic to be hermaphroditic. When a dominant male dies the most dominant female of the group may transform into a fully functioning male to fill in for it. To provide habitat for princess Anthias aquascape extensively using live rock by creating caves and hiding spots. Make sure you keep wide areas of open space and ample surface area to ensure proper oxygenation of the water. To create a striking aquarium display, you could consider an incline reef profile maybe with a slight overhang to create additional shade and diffused lighting.

After settling into a new aquarium The Princess Anthias are best being fed a variety of mysis shrimp that are enriched and frozen and brine shrimp that have been enriched and, over time, can eat premium flake food that are available in small amounts throughout the daytime. A separate refugium for the cultivation of amphipods and copepods offers the fish a constant supply of living food to maintain this high level of planktivore activity.

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 2″ to 3″