Hawaiian Anthias (Pseudanthias hawaiiensis)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender anthias with males displaying vibrant orange-red coloration and females showing more subdued orange-yellow hues. Males exhibit distinctive elongated dorsal fin filaments and streamlined body shape characteristic of planktivorous serranids.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small pellets designed for planktivorous fish. Feed multiple times daily in small portions to match natural feeding behavior of schooling planktivores.
Difficulty and care for the Hawaiian Anthias
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
Origin and habitat
Hawaiian Islands and adjacent Indo-Pacific regions.
Log Hawaiian Anthias in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Hawaiian Anthias alongside everything else in your reef.
