Description

The Hutchi Anthias are found in the Western Central Pacific inhabiting coral rich areas of outer reef slopes. The female Hutchi Anthias can be added in groups of at least 3, but they do much better in a harem size of 6 or 9. Usually, one in the group will morph into a male, but a male Hutchi can be added for every 4 or 5 females, which gives a much more completed look and saves the fish a dominance struggle. The males will protect (and harass to a certain degree) the females, making for great entertainment. The Hutchi Anthias has a maximum size of about 4" and will need a substantial amount of swimming room. Hutchi are quick to take a large variety of foods and have shown themselves to be quite hardy. These fish are well suited for automated feedings on pelletized foods, which allows you to give them a more natural food distribution over the course of a day. The females are not as brightly colored as the males, with an orange stripe that goes from their eyes to their pectoral fins.

• - Should be housed in a harem
• - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and swimming room
• - Great for the moderate hobbyist
• - For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty foods and vegetable-based foods
• - Minimum tank size: 120 gallons (depending on size of harem)
• - Reef Safe