Red Fairy Anthias (Pseudanthias kashiwae)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender anthias with vibrant red to orange-red coloration on the body and fins. Males exhibit more intense coloring than females, with a characteristic lyretail fin shape and a slightly elevated dorsal profile.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and enriched brine shrimp. In captivity, they benefit from frequent small feedings of high-quality zooplankton substitutes to mimic their natural planktivorous feeding behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Red Fairy Anthias
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and Japan, found in deep reef environments typically 40–200 meters depth.
Log Red Fairy Anthias in your reef tank
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