Hutomoi Anthias
Pseudanthias hutomoi
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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 | 5 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
Hutomoi Anthias (Pseudanthias hutomoi) is a tropical, reef-associated anthias found around Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. It’s an open-water anthias that typically hovers in the water column above rockwork, adding steady movement to reef displays.
What You’ll Observe:
- Holds position in the current and “picks” food as it drifts by
- Uses caves and shaded ledges as quick retreat points
- Settles into a simple pecking order when kept with other anthias
- Becomes more active in the open during regular feeding times
Provide open swimming room plus rockwork with shaded overhangs, and offer small foods in several short feedings through the day. Many keepers find that a quality pellet plus frozen plankton-style foods works best once the fish is consistently eating.
Will a Hutomoi Anthias take pellets?
Most transition better when pellets are offered alongside frozen foods and strong flow.
How fast can a female change into a male?
Hobbyists commonly report visible changes starting within weeks, with full changes taking longer.
Can I keep more than one male?
In home aquariums, most keepers aim for one male per group.
Why does an anthias “hover” in one spot?
They often face into flow to feed from the water column more efficiently.
Is brief hiding after introduction normal?
Many anthias use caves as a “home base” while they learn the tank’s routine.
Our selection process means you get robust, well-adjusted specimens that settle in quickly.
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