Borbonius Anthias

The Borbonius Anthias, *Anthias borbonius*, is a stunning and highly prized deepwater anthias species known for its vibrant coloration and graceful swimming. Its body is a beautiful blend of pinks and oranges, often with striking purple or red accents on the fins and tail. These colors can intensify with maturity and depending on the individual fish.

A minimum tank size of 125 gallons is recommended for the Borbonius Anthias, providing ample swimming space and stable water parameters. Due to their deepwater origins, they prefer cooler water temperatures and lower light levels compared to many other reef fish. They are best kept in a peaceful community aquarium with other non-aggressive fish. While they can be kept singly, they are often more comfortable and display more natural behavior when kept in small groups, provided the tank is large enough.

In the aquarium, the Borbonius Anthias requires a varied diet of high-quality meaty foods. Offer a mix of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and other small marine crustaceans multiple times a day. Due to their high metabolism, frequent small feedings are crucial for their health and well-being. They are considered an advanced species due to their specific environmental and dietary needs. They typically reach a maximum size of around 5 inches in captivity.