

Species Profile
Sunburst Anthias
Serranocirrhitus latus
Also known as: Fathead Anthias, Hawkfish Anthias
Anthiaspeaceful
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
75 gal
Temperature
72–78°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets
Notes
Deep-water anthias with a thicker body than most — gold-and-pink with iridescent stripes. Hovers near caves rather than schooling in open water. Hardier than Pseudanthias species and tolerates solitary keeping. Likes dim lighting.
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