Yellow-Fin Anthias (Odontanthias fuscipinnis)
Fish in the family Serranidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellow-Fin Anthias are small, elongated serranids with a predominantly bright orange-red body. They have distinctive yellow or yellow-orange pectoral and dorsal fin margins, a pointed snout, and sexually dimorphic coloration where males are more intensely colored than females.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality frozen carnivore foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small pellets formulated for planktivores. Offer meaty foods 3–4 times daily in small portions to match their natural feeding behavior as planktivorous reef dwellers.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow-Fin 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, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and the western Pacific to Hawaii and Micronesia, typically found at depths of 130–330 feet (40–100 m).
Log Yellow-Fin 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 Yellow-Fin Anthias alongside everything else in your reef.
