Anthias

Anthias are among the most colorful and active fish you can add to a reef aquarium. They belong to the family Serranidae and are often found in large shoals in the wild, swimming in mid-water columns around coral reefs. In an aquarium setting, Anthias require a spacious tank with plenty of swimming room and hiding spots. They thrive in well-oxygenated water with stable parameters.

One of the key considerations when keeping Anthias is their dietary needs. They are planktivores, meaning they primarily feed on plankton in the wild. Therefore, in captivity, they should be fed multiple times a day with a variety of small, meaty foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and high-quality marine pellets. Anthias are also known for their complex social structures and are best kept in groups with a clear hierarchy. It's important to have a dominant male and several females to mimic their natural social setting.

Scientifically, Anthias are fascinating due to their sequential hermaphroditism. This means that individuals can change sex from female to male, which is a response to social cues such as the absence of a dominant male. This unique trait ensures the stability and continuity of their social structure in the wild.

Overall, Anthias are a vibrant and dynamic addition to a reef aquarium, offering both visual appeal and interesting behaviors. However, their care requirements mean they are best suited for intermediate to advanced aquarists.

1. 
   Common name: Swallowtail Seaperch

   Scientific name: Anthias anthias
2. Common name: Threadnose Anthias

   Scientific name: Choranthias tenuis
3. 
   Common name: Earle's Splitfin

   Scientific name: Luzonichthys earlei
4. 
   Common name: Striped Splitfin

   Scientific name: Luzonichthys taeniatus
5. 
   Common name: Waite's Splitfin

   Scientific name: Luzonichthys waitei
6. 
   Common name: Whitley's Splitfin

   Scientific name: Luzonichthys whitleyi
7. 
   Common name: Threadfin Anthias

   Scientific name: Nemanthias carberryi
8. 
   Common name: Borbonius Anthias

   Scientific name: Odontanthias borbonius
9. Common name: Hawaiian Yellow Anthias

   Scientific name: Odontanthias fuscipinnis
10. 
    Common name: Pacific Creolefish

    Scientific name: Paranthias colonus
11. 
    Common name: Atlantic Creolefish

    Scientific name: Paranthias furcifer
12. Common name: Fourmanoir's basslet

    Scientific name: Plectranthias fourmanoiri
13. Common name: Gardiner's Perchlet

    Scientific name: Plectranthias gardineri
14. Common name: Helen's Wrasse

    Scientific name: Plectranthias helenae
15. Common name: Red blotched perchlet

    Scientific name: Plectranthias inermis
16. Common name: Silverspots

    Scientific name: Plectranthias longimanus
17. Common name: Bownband perchlet

    Scientific name: Plectranthias nanus
18. 
    Common name: Pelicier's Perchlet

    Scientific name: Plectranthias pelicieri
19. Common name: Spotted perchlet

    Scientific name: Plectranthias wheeleri
20. Common name: Redblotched basslet

    Scientific name: Plectranthias winniensis
21. Common name: Yamakawai

    Scientific name: Plectranthias yamakawai
22. Common name: Goldenback Basslet

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias aurulentus
23. 
    Common name: Bartlett's Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias bartlettorum
24. 
    Common name: Bicolor Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias bicolor
25. 
    Common name: Two-spot basslet

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias bimaculatus
26. Common name: Carlson's Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias carlsoni
27. 
    Common name: Red-bar Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias cooperi
28. 
    Common name: Dispar Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias dispar
29. 
    Common name: Evansi Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias evansi
30. 
    Common name: One-stripe anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias fasciatus
31. 
    Common name: Yellowtail Coralfish

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias flavicauda
32. Common name: Yellow-spotted anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias flavoguttatus
33. Common name: Hawaiian Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hawaiiensis
34. Common name: Orangehead anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias heemstrai
35. Common name: Hiva Fairy Wrasse

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hiva
36. 
    Common name: Threadfin anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias huchtii
37. Common name: Hutomo's anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hutomoi
38. 
    Common name: Stocky anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias hypselosoma
39. 
    Common name: Flame anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias ignitus
40. Common name: Lori's anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias lori
41. 
    Common name: Yellow-lined anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias luzonensis
42. 
    Common name: Sunburst Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias mooreanus
43. 
    Common name: Olive Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias olivaceus
44. 
    Common name: Sunset anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias parvirostris
45. 
    Common name: Amethyst anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pascalus
46. 
    Common name: Painted anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pictilis
47. 
    Common name: Squarespot anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
48. Common name: Resplendent goldie

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias pulcherrimus
49. 
    Common name: Randall's fairy basslet

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias randalli
50. Common name: high finned anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias regalis
51. 
    Common name: Red-belted anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
52. Common name: Shen's basslet

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias sheni
53. 
    Common name: Princess anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias smithvanizi
54. 
    Common name: Lyretail anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias squamipinnis
55. 
    Common name: Striped Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias taeniatus
56. 
    Common name: Hawaiian anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias thompsoni
57. Common name: Townsend's anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias townsendi
58. 
    Common name: Purple Queen Anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias tuka
59. 
    Common name: Longfin anthias

    Scientific name: Pseudanthias ventralis
60. Common name: Yellowfin red bass

    Scientific name: Zalanthias kelloggi