🐠 Tiger Queen Anthias (Pseudanthias tuka)
Marine Anthias • Reef Planktivore • Schooling Display Fish • Reef Aquarium Fish
 
📋The Tiger Queen Anthias (Pseudanthias tuka)—often called the Purple Queen Anthias—is a breathtaking deep-reef anthias known for its vivid purple body accented with yellow striping and a high-energy mid-water presence.
In aquariums, it functions as an Active Mid-Water Planktivore, requiring pristine water quality, strong circulation, and very frequent feeding.
This species is naturally social and displays best in groups, where color intensity and schooling behavior are most pronounced.
With the correct setup, it thrives as a Premium Reef Display Anthias in mature marine aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Purple & Yellow “Tiger” Pattern: Striking, high-contrast coloration
🐠 Schooling Anthias: Best visual impact in groups
🌊 Demanding Planktivore: Requires frequent micro-feedings
🧠 Highly Active Swimmer: Constant mid-water movement
🏠 Reef-Safe Anthias: Safe with corals and invertebrates