Fathead Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Fathead Anthias, Fathead Sunburst Anthias, Swallowtail Basslet

Synonyms

Dactylanthias mcmichaeli

Sexing

Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place. Males colouration tends to be more vivid than females.

Tank compatibility

Unknown.

Diet

The diet in the wild primarily consists of zooplankton and floating filamentous algae. In the aquarium feed foods such as mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp and other meaty foods designed for fish that feed on zooplankton.

Feeding regime

These fish are best fed between two to four times a day.

Environment Specifics

Unknown.

Behaviour

Unknown.

Identification

Unknown.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase
• Pet Education