Evansi Anthias

The Evansi Anthias is widely regarded as one of the hardier anthias species available in the aquarium trade, making it an excellent choice for aquarists venturing into anthias keeping for the first time. It features an attractive combination of violet-pink along the body with a bright yellow streak running along the dorsal surface from head to tail. Males develop deeper coloration with more pronounced pink hues, while females are slightly paler with a more prominent yellow dorsal stripe.

In the wild, Evansi Anthias are found throughout the Indo-Pacific on outer reef slopes and walls where they form large aggregations in areas with moderate to strong current. They are often seen in mixed schools with other anthias species, hovering in the water column to feed on passing zooplankton. Their natural hardiness and willingness to accept prepared foods relatively quickly set them apart from more finicky anthias.

Despite being one of the easier anthias to maintain, they still require the hallmark care that all anthias demand: frequent feedings of at least three times daily, stable water parameters, and a group dynamic of one male to several females. Their peaceful nature, appealing coloration, and relative adaptability make the Evansi Anthias a rewarding reef fish for intermediate hobbyists.