Anthias – Green

Green Anthias Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to cm (4 ¾″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 6 years

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias Huchtii

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 inches

The green anthias, scientific name Pseudanthias Huchtii, is a peaceful fish. They have a minimum tank size of 80 gallons. Green anthias can grow up to 4 ¾” and can live up to 6 years. The green anthias is a carnivore and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Anthias are schooling fish and are best kept in large groups but can also be kept singly, in pairs or in smaller groups. Males will have dark orange markings on their cheeks and fins and females will have no markings. Although they are green anthias they have a pink and green body, depending on the light it can make the anthias look more green or pink. Green anthias are reef safe, they will not bother any coral or invertebrates. Anthias will find crevices in the rockwork to sleep at night and will be seen swimming in the top of the water column during the day. Anthias are hermaphrodites and if the male in the group dies then the largest female will often turn into a male. Anthias species should not be mixed.