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Suggested Tank
70+ gallons
Max Size
5 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Ventralis Anthias is a beautiful and colorful saltwater fish that is native to the Indian Ocean. It has a striking pinkish-red body with a vibrant purple stripe running from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail. This species is popular among aquarists for its vibrant colors and active behavior.
Reef Safe
Yes. The Ventralis Anthias is considered reef safe and can coexist peacefully with corals and other reef invertebrates.
Environment
The Ventralis Anthias needs a well-established tank with plenty of hiding places and open swimming space. It prefers a brightly lit tank with moderate to strong water movement.
Behavior
This species is known for its active behavior. It is a schooling fish and prefers to be kept in groups of one male to several females. If kept alone, the Ventralis Anthias may become stressed and its health could suffer.
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Owner Reviews
Rahul
@rsx
Amazing fish. Stunning, like little colorful gems swimming in the tank! Requires expert level care as they have fast metabolisms (as do most anthias) - what that means is, they require a good 3-5x feedings per day to thrive! They feed in the water column as they flit about catching their food. The have high oxygen demands, so keep your water quality top notch, and a bubbler in QT wouldn't hurt either.
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Price History
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Coral Sea Ventralis Anthias
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$ 1,200.00 | Marine Collectors | Sep 26, 2025 | View |
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Ventralis Anthias
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$ 550.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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Ventralis Anthias
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$ 800.00 | Marine Collectors | Mar 19, 2025 | View |
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Ventralis Anthias
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$ 500.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 19, 2024 | View |
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Ventralis Anthias
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$ 500.00 | Candy Corals | Sep 8, 2024 | View |
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Ventralis Anthias
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$ 450.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 1, 2024 | View |
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