Sunburst/Fathead Anthias differences?

[FishN00b83]

Does anyone know if their are any variation between the Fiji, Indonesian, or Vanuatu Sunburst/Fathead Anthias? The reason I'm asking is I was at a LFS recently and I saw a HUGE sunburst close to 6-7 inches long. It was bigger than my Yellow Tang. I've never seen one that big and was wondering if it had anything to do with the location they're collected from.

I am looking to order two this coming weekend on the smaller side from a much better LFS but would like the chance of the pair getting that size. Unfortunately I am not supporting the store I saw them in anymore after seeing a bunch of illegal fish/wildlife that included two hammer head shark pups that were about 15-19" long.

 

[suta4242]

We get them locally; a few years back imported ones were also available. As far as I could tell the fish look the same markings wise, except for large males which were more stunning, irrespective of origin.


I have seen some at 5" total length but not bigger. :eek1: Maybe you saw a 'supermale'?' The local ones are available in dribs and drabs, so it's possible larger ones are around.

Hope that helps.

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[FishN00b83]

I will order two and just see what happens. That fish was impressive though. Definitely the biggest anthias I've ever seen.


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[LobsterOfJustice]

I've head that these fish get big but never seen it personally. I've had individuals for several years two separate times and they never get any larger than the standard ~2-3" ones you usually see at LFS...


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[FishN00b83]

I've head that these fish get big but never seen it personally. I've had individuals for several years two separate times and they never get any larger than the standard ~2-3" ones you usually see at LFS...


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That's why I thought it could be a certain location, but whatever I'll just order two and see what happens.


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