Fathead Sunburst Anthias

Serranocirrhitus Anthias should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work, caves, cracks and crevices should be provided for areas to rest. Serranocirrhitus Anthias are reef safe, provide a diet of meaty enriched foods. Always keep well fed with multiple feedings per day. Anthias do best in groups or harems and prefer to swim mid level in the aquarium. Anthias are hermaphroditic meaning they may have both sex organs at some point in their lives. Anthias are jumpers ensure you have a tight fitting lid. Males and females may display different colorations. Once acclimated to the aquarium this genus is considered to be one of the hardier Anthias.

The Fathead Sunburst Anthias is also known as the Hawkfish Anthias. This brightly colored Anthias is occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Males and females have a burst of pinkish orange coloration highlighted in yellow. Fathead Sunburst Anthias can grow to 5".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 70 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH