Princess Anthias
| Latin Name |
Pseudanthias smithvanizi |
| Common Name |
Princess Anthias |
| Also known as |
Smithvaniz's Anthias |
| Fast Facts |
Rarely seen in the aquarium trade the Princess Anthias is pink with numerous yellow spots and a red stripe down the back. Be sure to jump on them fast when available as they sell quickly. Like many anthias, it can be reluctant to feed in the aquarium, with live brine shrimp often being needed to induce a feeding response. This a passive species which should only be kept with exceptionally peaceful tankmates. Like all anthias, it does best in groups consisting of one male and several females. Provide clean, well oxygenated water, along with plenty of water movement and open swimming space. |
| Sizes |
Specimens are around 1.5" - 3"
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| Range in Nature |
Western and Central Pacific |
| Minimum Aquarium Size |
55 |
| Diet and Feeding |
Carnivorous, feeds on zooplankton. Feed mysid shrimp and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp. |
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility |
Schooling fish for the reef aquarium. |
| Related Fish |
Bartlett's Anthias,
Bimaculatus Anthias,
Dispar Anthias,
Fancy Bass Anthias,
Hutchii Anthias,
Lori's Anthias,
Orange Lyretail Anthias,
Parvirostris Anthias,
Pictilis Anthias Male,
Pictillis Anthias Female,
Purple Queen Anthias,
Randalls Anthias,
Red Stripe Anthias,
Squarespot Anthias Female,
Squarespot Anthias Male,
Tiger Queen Anthias,
Tricolor Anthias,
Ventralis Anthias,
Ventralis Anthias PAIR,
Yellowstripe Anthias,
More Anthias |
| Availability |
Occasionally Available
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| Add to Cart |
Princess Anthias
| Price |
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| $29.99 |
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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