Sakura Anthias
Sacura margaritacea
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Planktivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 70 gallons |
| Max Size | 6 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Sakura Anthias (Sacura margaritacea), also called the Cherry Anthias or Japanese Cherry Seaperch, is a rose-pink anthias marked with pearly white spotting. Females are often lighter and may show a darker blotch on the dorsal fin, while males tend to show stronger pink coloration.
What You’ll Observe:
- Hovering and cruising near rock faces and ledges, then making short swims into open water
- Quick, accurate feeding strikes at suspended foods in the water column
- A “favorite zone” in the aquascape where it regularly returns between feedings
- More confident, show-forward behavior once it learns the tank’s feeding routine
Provide plenty of rockwork with overhangs and cave-like retreats so it can choose a comfortable perch. Offer a varied mix of small, plankton-style foods (for example: mysis, enriched brine, and copepod-sized options) and keep water conditions stable for consistent appetite and coloration.
How often should I feed a Sakura Anthias compared to other reef fish?
Many anthias keepers have the best results with multiple small feedings spread through the day, rather than one large meal.
Will a single Sakura Anthias do well, or is a pair/group better?
Keepers commonly report anthias settle in faster when they have a calm environment and consistent feeding; some people keep anthias singly, while others prefer pairs/groups to encourage more natural interaction.
Do Sakura Anthias change sex like other anthias?
Like many anthias-type fish, hobbyists often discuss female-to-male transition when there isn’t a dominant male present, especially in groups.
Are they known to jump?
Anthias are frequently mentioned as jumpers, so a snug lid or mesh top is a common long-term setup choice.
Can a larger Sakura Anthias be too pushy with smaller fish?
Some keepers note bigger, established anthias can act like confident midwater predators at feeding time, so similarly sized tankmates usually create a smoother day-to-day dynamic.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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