The Purple Queen Anthias is an exceptionally beautiful fish. These anthias feature a sleek, elongated body predominantly in purple, complemented by a blue tail and a vivid yellow hue beneath their mouth.

Purple Queen Anthias can grow up to 5 inches in length and require a minimum tank size of 75 gallons. Known for their peaceful nature, they coexist well with other fish, corals, and invertebrates in a reef aquarium. They thrive in small groups, and it's advisable to keep several females together until the dominant one transforms into a male.

These anthias are notoriously challenging to feed in captivity, as they prefer live foods like pods. A well-established tank with live rock and a refugium can supply ample live food. Some Purple Queen Anthias can be trained to consume frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and baby brine shrimp.

If you have any inquiries about the Purple Queen Anthias and its suitability for your aquarium, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

• Tank Capacity: 75 Gallons
• Behavior: Peaceful
• Max Length: 5 inches
• Colors: Purple, Blue, Yellow
• Feeding: Carnivorous
• Habitat: Indo-Pacific, Indonesia, Mauritius, Philippines, Great Barrier Reef
• Reef Safe: Yes
• Skill Level: Expert
• Water Parameters: 74-82F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Names: Purple Queen Fairy Basslet, Tuka Anthias, Yellowstripe Anthias, Yellowstripe Fairy Basslet

Size Categories: Tiny: Up to 1", Small: 1-1.5", Small/Medium: 1.5-2.5", Medium: 2.5-3.5", Medium/Large: 3.5-4.5", Large: 4.5-5.5", Extra Large: 5.5-6.5", Extra Extra Large: 6.5-7.5", Show Size: 7.5-9.5", Jumbo: 9.5" and above