Also know as Yellowstriped Fairy Basslet, Amethyst Anthias, or the Sailfin Anthias. Purple Queen Anthias have a purple body with a yellow to orange stripe that runs along the top of the fish, extending through the caudal fin. This is an open water swimmer that does great in groups. You can expect to see them throughout the day swimming in the main water column of the aquarium.to hide. Males do best when kept in groups with several females. May become aggressive towards other anthias. The Purple Queen Anthias appreciate a high flow environment. In the wild, they are found swimming in the strong currents over the reef feeding on plankton. Diet should include mysis, brine shrimp, and other meaty foods. Supplement their diet with zooplankton. Other related saltwater Anthias include Female Bartlett's Anthias, Dispar Anthias, Jewel Lyretail Anthias, Squarespot Anthias, Evansi Anthias, Fathead/Sunburst Anthias, Highfin Perchlet, Pictillis Anthias, Purple Queen Anthias, Scribbled Anthias, Squarespot Anthias, More Anthias Maximum Length: 5 in. Care Level: Moderate Family: Serranidae Reef Compatibility: Reef safe Minimum Aquarium Size: 75 gal. Range: Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Bali, Solomon Islands, Great Barrier Reef, Japan. Diet: Carnivore- meaty foods Water Conditions: 74-80 F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
