Sakura Cherry Anthias - Male (Sacura margaritacea)

Why it is a Collector's Vault fish: The Sakura Anthias comes from deep, cool rocky reefs in the northwest Pacific around Japan, Korea and Taiwan, and is named for its cherry-blossom pink to red color. Males develop pearly white spots along the sides and long tail filaments. Because it lives deep and in cooler water, it is collected in small numbers and seldom seen in the trade.

Quick Facts

• Scientific name: Sacura margaritacea
• Origin: Northwest Pacific (Japan)
• Sex: Male
• Care level: Hard
• Reef safe: Yes
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Minimum aquarium: 75 gallons
• Diet: Carnivore
• Water: Cooler water preferred, about 64-74°F; pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025

Compatibility

• Good tankmates: Peaceful fish that tolerate cooler water, such as swallowtail angels and other deep-water anthias
• Avoid: Aggressive fish, dottybacks and large predators

Care Notes

• A temperate, deep-water species: it does best in a chilled aquarium rather than a warm tropical reef
• Provide dim areas and rockwork to shelter in
• Feed small meaty foods such as mysis and copepods several times a day

How to Buy, Pickup & Shipping

• Conditioned (7-Day Hold): your fish usually reaches us the day after you order. We then hold it for at least 7 days to inspect it, make sure it is eating and check for any sign of disease before it goes home with you. Covered by our Collector's Vault Guarantee.
• Direct - Save 15%: released as soon as it arrives, with no conditioning period. Sold as-is with no live arrival or health guarantee.
• Store pickup in Sugar Land, or $100 flat-rate FedEx Priority Overnight shipping within the continental U.S. (ships Monday through Thursday; weather holds as needed).
• Full terms: Collector's Vault Shipping & Guarantee.