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Anthias Anthias belong to the Serranidae family, and the Anthiinae subfamily.
The species of Anthias include: Anthias, Holanthias, Luzonichthys, Nemanthias, Plectranthias, Pseudanthias, Rabaulichthys, and Serranocirrhitus. Anthias
are closely related to Sea Basses and Groupers. These fish can be recognized by their brilliant colors and elongated bodies. Anthias are found throughout
the world, and exclusively inhabit coral reefs. Most Anthias reach a size of about four inches in an aquarium, and the largest reach an adult size
of over eight inches in the wild.
Their diet should consist of zooplankton and floating filamentous algae. In the aquarium, it should be fed a varied diet of mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, frozen preparations, and other meaty items. Feeding should be in small quantities, and at least 4 times a day. Click on thumbnails for more information.
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