Anyone Know Where To Find Olive Anthias?

[64Ivy]

Yes, I realize they may be a bit less gaudy than most but they've become some of my very favorite Anthias. Unfortunately, over time, my original shoal has dwindled to just 1 male and 1 female. They apparently originate from the Hawaii/Christmas Islands region but I haven't seen them offered for years! So if anyone comes across this species for sale from a reputable vendor online someplace please let me know. Maybe I'm just missing them. Thanks.

 

[RichK]

Live Aquaria sometimes has these. If I am not mistaken, they are Hutchi anthias. I was going to try them once, but decided to leave my 7 bartlets the only anthias in the tank.

 

[Bret61081]

they are beautiful fish! I saw one for the first time yesterday at Big Als. Very nice...I've never seen them before...Good luck finding them!

 

[64Ivy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7184294#post7184294 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RichK
Live Aquaria sometimes has these. If I am not mistaken, they are Hutchi anthias.

Actually, while similarly colored, the Olives are a bit different than the Hutchiis. Here is some information on both species courtesy of Wetwebmedia.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/anthiina.htm