Interesting anthias on SeaDwellings site

[1DeR9_3Hy]

http://www.seadwelling.com/gallery.php

Any info on them? Im pretty new to anthias, so im just curious if these are something to be in 'awe' of? The cherry looks pretty sharp with tha tail

Shikishima Anthias, Callanthias japonicus 8"+

Japanese Cherry Anthias, Sacura margaritacea 4"+

 

[rmougey]

The Cherry's are actually very nice and aren't often seen. I was in LA last week and had a chance to see all three Cherry's along with the japonicus. The metallic scales on the Cherry's are very cool. I wasn't as impressed with the japonicus, but it certainly is a pretty fish.

Definitely a cooler water fish, like many of the Japanese endemics that come through. And yes, the finnage is very interesting. A striking fish.

-Rob

 

[SDguy]

LADD had cherry anthias a while back. IIRC they sat on them for quite some time.

 

[1DeR9_3Hy]

LADD had cherry anthias a while back. IIRC they sat on them for quite some time.

Really? How cool of a water temp are we talking about? Low 70's?\

Also, thanks guys!

 

[espocrespo]

there pretty cool

 

[rmougey]

I'd venture 68-72 range, or cooler if possible..... most of these critters don't do well long term with temps over 75.

-Rob

 

[1DeR9_3Hy]

I'd venture 68-72 range, or cooler if possible..... most of these critters don't do well long term with temps over 75.

-Rob

Thanks, id never thought of it....

 

[JHemdal]

Suprisingly, Sacura are often kept at tropical temperatures (Aquarium of the Pacific for example). I always try to keep them around 68 to 72 degrees. The Callanthias need to be kept cooler. Google Sacura + Hemdal for an online article I just wrote about them....

Jay