Anthias

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Colorful Reef Schooling Fish Anthias are some of the most colorful and elegant reef fish available, known for their brilliant pinks, oranges, and purples. Constantly active and schooling in the open water, Anthias bring life and motion to any saltwater aquarium, especially reef tanks with plenty of swimming space and vertical depth. Read more… Found throughout tropical coral reefs from the Indo-Pacific to the Red Sea, Anthias are members of the Serranidae family—closely related to groupers but much smaller and more colorful. In the wild, they form large, dynamic schools hovering above coral heads, feeding on plankton carried by the current. At AquariumFish.com , we offer a diverse selection of Anthias species for sale, carefully acclimated for aquarium life. Each fish is selected for health, color, and activity, then shipped overnight to ensure safe arrival and fast adjustment to your tank. Why Choose Anthias? Brilliant coloration in pink, orange, purple, and gold hues Active, schooling behavior that adds motion and energy to the tank Peaceful and reef-safe, compatible with most community marine fish Perfect for medium to large aquariums with open swimming areas Care Tips for Anthias Provide tanks of 75 gallons or larger for small groups Feed multiple small meals daily —they prefer frequent feedings of meaty foods Maintain strong water movement and high oxygen levels Keep groups with one male and several females for natural social behavior Popular Anthias Species We Offer Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) – fiery orange body with purple accents; hardy and active Dispar Anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) – soft orange-pink color, peaceful, and reef-safe Sunburst Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus) – deep orange and magenta; perfect for established reefs Evansi Anthias (Pseudanthias evansi) – vivid purple and yellow coloration with schooling temperament Squareback Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) – bold magenta males with distinctive square patch For the best re