Hawaiian Long Fin Anthias

The Hawaiian Long Fin Anthias males have prolonged pelvic and anal fins are orangish red in colour with violet markings. The females are mostly yellow with a lavender body.

With a peaceful nature, this fish does well with other non-aggressive fish of the same variety. If keeping more than one Hawaiian Long Fin Anthias, it is best to have one male with several females.

Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place.

Once acclimated to a new aquarium, anthias do best when fed a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched frozen brine shrimp, and over time may eat high-quality flake foods offered in small quantities throughout the day. An attached refugium cultivating copepods and amphipods provides a steady supply of nutritious live food sure to keep this active planktivore content.