Slender Whitleyi Anthias
Luzonichthys whitleyi
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Planktivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 70 gallons |
| Max Size | 2 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
Slender Whitleyi Anthias (Luzonichthys whitleyi) is a small, streamlined anthias with a split tail and a clean “torpedo” profile that fits well in reef-friendly community setups. It’s a midwater planktivore by nature, often seen hovering near reef structure and making quick, controlled dashes to grab food from the water column.
What You’ll Observe:
- Hovering and cruising in the open water near ledges and overhangs rather than staying on the sand
- Short, quick bursts of swimming between preferred “lanes” in the rockwork
- A strong response to a consistent feeding routine, especially once it learns where food enters the tank
- In groups, a loose shoal that spends most of the day in the same general midwater zone
To succeed with this species, provide a calm, established reef with open swimming room plus caves/overhangs so it can settle into a predictable route. Offer small, meaty foods in multiple small meals (or combine frozen feedings with an auto-feeder for tiny pellets) to match its water-column feeding style. In a small group, keep plenty of visual breaks in the aquascape so fish can space out naturally.
Do Slender Whitleyi Anthias spend most of their time in the open?
Most owners observe them hovering in midwater near rock edges and overhangs, using the structure like a “home base” while still staying visible in the display.
Will they eat pellets, or do they need frozen foods long-term?
Many will take small pellets once they recognize the feeding schedule, especially if pellets are introduced alongside frozen foods at the same time each day.
Is it normal for a group to look “loosely” organized rather than tightly schooling?
Yes—anthias often form a relaxed shoal where they share the same area and direction changes, but each fish still keeps its own small amount of space.
Can I keep them with other anthias species?
They’re often paired successfully with other peaceful anthias in larger systems when there’s enough midwater room and multiple rockwork “zones” to spread out.
Does one fish typically become the “male” in a group over time?
In many anthias groups, social rank can shift as the fish mature, and one individual may become dominant; stable routines and consistent feeding help the group settle into that structure.
Our selection process means you get robust, well-adjusted specimens that settle in quickly.
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