🐠 Princess Anthias (Pseudanthias smithvanizi)
Marine Anthias • Reef Planktivore • Schooling Display Fish • Reef Aquarium Fish
 
📋 The Princess Anthias (Pseudanthias smithvanizi) is an elegant reef anthias known for its refined pink-to-lavender body coloration accented with subtle golden tones and graceful mid-water movement.
In aquariums, it functions as an Active Mid-Water Planktivore, thriving in mature reef systems with strong circulation, high oxygen levels, and consistent feeding.
This species is naturally social and displays best when maintained in small groups, where hierarchy and coloration become more vivid.
With proper care, it thrives as a Refined Reef Display Anthias in established marine aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Elegant Pastel Coloration: Soft pink and gold reef tones
🐠 Schooling Anthias: Best visual impact in groups
🌊 Planktivore Feeder: Requires multiple small meals daily
🧠 Active yet Peaceful: Graceful mid-water swimmer
🏠 Reef-Safe Anthias: Safe with corals and invertebrates