Common Name: Fathead / Sunburst / Hawkfish Anthias
Species Name: Serranocirrhitus latus Watanabe, 1949
Range: Western Pacific Ocean: Indonesia and Great Barrier Reef
Size: up to 5 inches (12 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabit deeper reef faces and slopes/drop-off areas
General Husbandry: Prefer a water temperature of 72 - 80°F (22 - 27°C). An excellent reef aquarium fish, however, requires caves and hiding areas. Sensitive to bright light. Require exceptional water quality, good water movement and numerous feedings per day. Diet consists mainly of meaty foodstuffs, e.g., mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and enriched fresh fish and shrimp flesh.
Aquarium Suitability: *
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* - Suited for the reef aquarium;
** - Better suited for the fish-only aquarium;
*** - Better left in nature;
**** - Needing an aquarium larger than 125 gallons; and,
***** - Needing their own private environment/special tankmates.