Cool fish!!!

I came across this fish a few years back at my lfs. At the time no one there knew what it was. We assumed it was some sort of hawkfish because it is like a miniature version of one so we were just calling it a Pygmy Hawkfish.It is actually a Highfin Perchlet.Plectranthias sp.
Yep it is in the Anthias family.
I would characterize there behavior as somewhere between a grouper and a hawkfish. While small in size they can definitely handle themselves.Must be kept singally or expect a battle royal to ensue. Also they may bully gobies or blennys in a confined tank. I had mine in a 90 and he never bothered any of my gobies or jawfish. My dotty back would not even mess with him. They are not as active as a hawkfish but not as lazy as a grouper.
I just got a new one because the last one I crushed with a rock when moving my tank.Ouch!! My girfriend asked me if both of his eyes were supposed to be on one side of his head and I almost had to crack her one.;D I have the new one in my 24 gal nano as its sole occupant.
A really cool fish that has the ability to change from a dull red to a vivid red you can see from across the room.They have neat green eyes that give it alot of personality.
Sorry for the pic quality still waiting for the dslr.

 

Ya, I always though it strange they were an anthias.

 

Cool! Thanks for sharing. Something you rarely see.

 

That is cool Vinny

I dont believe I have ever seen one of those before.

Steve

 

Great looking fish

 

Thanks guys.8)and Girls.

 

I've had one for a year! His name is Spike. He is so much fun - one of my favorites!

Enjoy him!!