Red Cheek Anthias
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
One of the best choices of aquarium anthias. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
This is a hardy anthias that may be seen in different color forms, often green, but always with a distinctive red slash on its cheek.
Males are considerably larger than females. Keep singly or in a group with one male to at least five females.
Family: Anthiinae
Other common name(s):
- Green Anthias
- Threadfin Anthias
- Red-cheeked Fairy Basslet
Native range:
- West Central Pacific
- Philippines
- Great Barrier Reef
- Palau
- Vanuatu
Habitat: Open water just above coral growth where it can rapidly take shelter if predators approach.
Maximum length: 12 cm (5 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 209 L (55 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
General swimming level: Midwater.
[edit] Feeding
Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, pigment-enriched flake food and Cyclop-eeze. Feed at least twice per day— preferably more often.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Will not bother invertebrates but may quarrel with other zooplankton feeders.
| Common name | Red Cheek Anthias +, Green Anthias +, Threadfin Anthias +, and Red-cheeked Fairy Basslet + |
| Family | Anthiinae + |
| Genus | Pseudanthias + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 5 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 55 gal + |
| Native range | West Central Pacific +, Philippines +, Great Barrier Reef +, Palau +, and Vanuatu + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | huchtii + |
| Swimming level | Midwater. + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |