Fathead Anthias / Serranocirrhitus Latus

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Fathead Anthias / Serranocirrhitus Latus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Serranocirrhitus Latus

COMMON NAME - Fathead Anthias Stunburst Anthias (Hawkfish Anthias)

SIZE - 5.1" (13 cm )

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 30 US Gal. ( 114 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Marine meaty foods for zoo-plankton feeders, Mysid shrimp, vitamin enriched brine shrimp, marine frozen fare, cyclopes, zoo-plankton Feed min. 2-4 times a day

REEF COMPATIBILITY - yes

CAPTIVE CARE - Will do better in a deep reef, rocky caves, hiding places, passive tank mates (Gobies, comets, reef Basslets, assessors, Dragonets), low lighting or ability to get out of the intense reef lighting, will fight with members of its own species. A deep water fish that does not capture well and does not spend most of its time in the water column. Tends to rest on the rock work etc. Keep only one male per tank and in larger systems a proven pair or trio can be attempted with caution.
 

Managing real reef risks: Do you pay attention to the dangers in your tank?

  • I pay a lot of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 68 44.2%
  • I pay a bit of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 52 33.8%
  • I pay minimal attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 23 14.9%
  • I pay no attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 9 5.8%
  • Other.

    Votes: 2 1.3%
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