Carberryi Anthias

The Carberry Anthias, *Anthias carberryi*, is a vibrant and active addition to the reef aquarium. Hailing from the Indo-Pacific region, this beautiful fish displays striking coloration, typically featuring shades of pink, orange, and yellow, often with distinctive markings. Its graceful swimming pattern and schooling behavior make it a captivating focal point in a well-established marine environment.

A minimum tank size of 75 gallons is recommended for the Carberry Anthias, providing ample space for swimming and establishing a social hierarchy. They are best kept in groups, as this mimics their natural schooling behavior and reduces stress. A mature reef aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding places and grazing is ideal. While considered intermediate in care level, they require stable water parameters and a varied diet to thrive.

In the aquarium, the Carberry Anthias should be offered a diverse diet consisting of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and other meaty foods. Multiple feedings throughout the day are beneficial due to their high metabolism. They are generally peaceful towards other fish but may exhibit some territoriality within their own species, especially among males. They typically reach a maximum size of around 4-5 inches.