Anthias (Fairy Basslets)
Note - All Anthias listed in a 70 gallon or greater aquarium are only so when housed in a group (large group of females with one male only) of the same species. When housed individually they can live in aquariums half the size of the minimum aquarium size. But for optimal health and longevity of the Anthia it is best to keep them in groups.
Scientific name - Luzonichthys waitei
Common name - Waitei Anthia Max size - 3" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore |
Scientific name - Nemanthias carberryi
Common name - Carberrti Anthia Max size - 3" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias sp.
Common name - Highfin Perchlet Max size - 2" Minimum aquarium size - 30 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias bartlettorum
Common name - Bartlett's Anthia Max size - 3.5" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Planktavore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias bicolor
Common name - Hawaiian Fancy Bicolor Anthia, Bicolor Anthia, Hawaiian Anthia Max size - 5" Minimum aquarium size - 90 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Easy Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias bimaculatus
Common name - Bimaculatus Anthia Max size - 5" Minimum aquarium size - 90 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias dispar
Common name - Dispar Anthia Max size - 4" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias fasciatus
Common name - Red striped Anthia Max size - 7" Minimum aquarium size - 125 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias hypselosoma
Common name - Stocky Anthia Max size - 7" Minimum aquarium size - 125 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias ignitus
Common name - Ignitus Anthia Max size - 3.5" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Easy Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias kashiwae
Common name - Red Fairy Anthia Max size - 6" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias luzonensis
Common name - Blood Splot Anthia, Blood Spot Anthia Max size - 5" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias parvirostis
Common name - Sunset Anthia Max size - 3" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias pulcherrimus
Common name - Resplendent Anthia Max size - 3" Minimum aquarium size - 100 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias randalli
Common name - Randall's Anthia Max size - 3" Minimum aquarium size - 100 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias squamipinnis
Common name - Lyretail Anthia Max size - 5" Minimum aquarium size - 125 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias huchtil
Common name - Huchtil Anthia Max size - 4.75" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias lori
Common name - Lori's Anthia Max size - 4.75" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias pictillis
Common name - Pictillis Anthia Max size - 6" Minimum aquarium size - 125 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias pleurotaenia
Common name - Squareback Anthia Max size - 4" Minimum aquarium size - 125 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Carnivore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias tuka
Common name - Purple Queen Anthia Max size - 5" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Expert-only Diet - Planktavore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias privitera
Common name - Privitera Anthia Max size - 4" Minimum aquarium size - 150 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Expert-only Diet - Planktavore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias ventralis
Common name - Ventralis Anthia Max size - 3" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Peaceful Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Expert-only Diet - Planktavore Description - |
Scientific name - Plectranthias rubrizonatus
Common name - Tri-color Anthia Max size - 5" Minimum aquarium size - 70 gallons Temperament - Semi-aggressive Reef compatibility - Yes Care level - Moderate Diet - Planktavore Description - |