Anthias – Stocky

Stocky Anthias Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 17.5cm (7″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 5 years

Scientific Name: Pseudanthias Hypselosoma

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

The stocky anthias, scientific name Pseudanthias Hypselosoma, is a peaceful fish. They have a minimum tank size of 80 gallons. Stocky anthias can grow up to 7” and can live up to 6 years. The stocky 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. Female stocky anthias have a red line around their tail fin and males have a red spot on their dorsal fin. Stocky 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.