Fathead / Sunburst Anthias
Fathead / Sunburst Anthias
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Origin: Central Pacific
Size info:
Size S: approx. < 2"
A Fathead Anthias named Fred,
Had a sunburst that shone on his head,
With a body so bright,
And dorsal fin height,
He glowed in the reef like a lead.
This fish has stunning coloration,
And a unique, pointed dorsal formation,
He's a carnivore king,
Who loves to swim and sing,
In the reefs of his ocean nation.
If you spot him in the deep blue,
You'll see why he's a beauty too,
His vibrant scales gleam,
In the coral reef scheme,
A Fathead Anthias that's oh so true!
Keeping Fathead / Sunburst Anthias in an Aquarium
The Fathead / Sunburst Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus) is a popular and colorful saltwater fish that can be kept in a home aquarium. Here are some tips for keeping this fish happy and healthy:
- Tank size: The Fathead / Sunburst Anthias should be kept in a tank that is at least 75 gallons in size, with plenty of swimming space and hiding places.
- Water quality: This fish prefers clean, well-oxygenated water with a pH between 8.1 and 8.4, and a temperature between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Diet: The Fathead / Sunburst Anthias is a carnivore that feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates in the wild. In captivity, they can be fed a varied diet of frozen or live foods, such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and krill.
- Behavior: This fish is peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish, but should not be kept with larger, aggressive fish that may see it as a potential meal.
Some cool facts about the Fathead / Sunburst Anthias include:
- The male fish is more colorful than the female, with bright orange and purple stripes on its body.
- This fish is known for its unique swimming behavior, which involves darting around the tank in a quick, jerky motion.
- The Fathead / Sunburst Anthias is native to the Western Pacific Ocean, where it can be found in coral reefs and lagoons.
- These fish are hermaphroditic, meaning they can change sex from female to male if there are no males present in the group.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
All livestock ordered between Monday and Sunday will ship out the following Tuesday or Wednesday. For example, livestock ordered between Monday the 1st and Sunday the 7th would ship out on Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 9th.
For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.
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Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.
Local pick-up: Our online stocklist may be different than what’s available for in-store pickup. Please call 385-800-6711 for in-store availability. You may order livestock online for local pick-up, and your order will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday after it’s placed.
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