{"id":10902,"date":"2026-02-17T19:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/princess-anthias-pseudanthias-smithvanizi\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:41:04","slug":"princess-anthias-pseudanthias-smithvanizi","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=princess-anthias-pseudanthias-smithvanizi","title":{"rendered":"Princess Anthias Pseudanthias Smithvanizi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Princess Anthias (Pseudanthias smithvanizi<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Princess Anthias is a dazzling and elegant reef fish, displaying a vivid pink to orange body accented by lavender hues and a delicate yellow tail. Active, graceful, and full of personality, this species adds constant motion and brilliant color to any reef aquarium.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, particularly around Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef, the Princess Anthias inhabits outer reef slopes and drop-offs, where it forms loose schools in the water column.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A planktivore that thrives on frequent feedings of finely chopped meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, brine shrimp, and high-quality marine pellets. Offer small meals two to three times daily to meet its active metabolism.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peaceful and reef-safe, it does well with other non-aggressive community fish such as gobies, fairy wrasses, and tangs. Best kept singly or in small harems (one male with several females) in spacious aquariums.<\/p>\n

Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Generally peaceful, though males may display dominance behaviors toward each other in confined tanks. Providing open swimming areas and hiding spots helps reduce stress and territoriality.<\/p>\n

Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Recommended for intermediate aquarists. While hardy once acclimated, the Princess Anthias requires stable water quality, frequent feeding, and good flow to thrive long-term.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Salinity:<\/strong> 1.020 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Vibrant, peaceful, and constantly in motion, the Princess Anthias brings elegance and color to any mature reef system, making it a favorite among anthias enthusiasts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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