Carberry Anthias
Nemanthias carberryi
Price range: $30.99 through $65.99
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| Only 7 left | 2 - 3" - Indian Ocean | Original price was: $68.99.$36.99Current price is: $36.99. |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 70 gallons |
| Max Size | 3 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Carberryi Anthias (also commonly listed as the Threadfin Anthias) is a small, reef-safe anthias known for warm pink-to-yellow body tones with a contrasting purple/blue look often seen on males. In the aquarium it typically holds in the water column near rockwork, making frequent laps into open swimming space as it settles in.
What You’ll Observe:
- Regular midwater “hovering” and short, repeated swim-outs from the rockwork throughout the day
- Quick, confident feeding response once it recognizes the tank’s feeding routine
- Clear social spacing when kept as a small group, with one fish acting as the most dominant
- A consistent “home zone” in the aquascape where it returns between feeding and swim passes
Provide a mix of open water and caves/overhangs so it can cruise and reset between laps, and keep flow and filtration strong to match its active lifestyle. Offer small meaty foods (like mysis and enriched brine) in smaller portions multiple times per day, especially during the first couple of weeks. Maintain a tight-fitting lid or mesh top so it can stay confident during quick dashes and feeding activity.
Do Carberryi Anthias change sex in captivity?
Like many anthias, hobbyists commonly report a social hierarchy where the dominant fish presents as male over time, especially when a group is kept.
How often do most hobbyists feed Carberryi Anthias long term?
Many keepers discuss success with either 2 feedings daily or several smaller feedings; the common theme is consistent timing and appropriately sized portions.
Is it normal for a new Carberryi Anthias to “pick a corner” or hover in one spot?
Keepers often describe this as a short-term settling behavior; it frequently improves as the fish learns the tank’s flow pattern and feeding routine.
Can you mix Carberryi Anthias with other anthias species?
Hobbyists frequently suggest keeping mixing plans simple’adding multiple anthias types works best when each species has space to form its own “zone” in the rockwork and water column.
What foods get the quickest feeding response when they first arrive?
In discussions, small frozen meaty foods (commonly mysis and enriched brine) are often mentioned as the easiest starter items before transitioning to broader prepared options.
We work with trusted suppliers who keep our specimens healthy and well-fed before shipping.
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