What type of anthias for a school

[charliethetuna88]

I'm thinking about doing a large school of anthais in my new setup. The tank will be a 400 gallon...what type would you go with. I'm thinking barrtlets, dispar,or evansi...or maybe even a mix of 2 types ..how many should I get in the school I was thinking about 10 to 12

 

[sjreefer856]

I like the lyretail personally, very hardy. Went with purple queens originally but they didn't last long.

 

[isnyc300]

Bimacs

 

[charliethetuna88]

Those get pretty big I want ones that will say smaller..

 

[oh207]

I have had good success with both lyretails and Bartlett. Have never tried any of the others.
I like the bartletts because of the pink/lavendar color. It is unique and stands out in the tank. And I like the lyretail for their orange body color and blue eyes.

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[charliethetuna88]

I've had my details the male was pretty nasty .I may go with barrletts and maybe dispars

 

[prattreef]

Bartletts and Dispars mix nicely.

 

[charliethetuna88]

Think u made my mind up Randy. How many would u do ...? After seeing joes tank out east .I've been thinking about doing a nice school

 

[prattreef]

Think u made my mind up Randy. How many would u do ...? After seeing joes tank out east .I've been thinking about doing a nice school

What are the tank dimensions? If you really want that group look, I'd consider a mixed harem of 12-15 fish. The Dispar are a little shy and the less aggressive of the 2 species, so I would add them first and the Bartletts after they settle in.

 

[charliethetuna88]

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[MIKE NY]

Charlie ...those species will fine as juvis, but as they mature the Bartletts will be more aggressive, but in a big tank that shouldn't be a problem. Also the Dispars may break off into smaller shoals with each having their own dominant male.... mine did.

 

[charliethetuna88]

That would be pretty cool if they broke off into there own little shoals

 

[prattreef]

I'm assuming you know this already, but a tight fitting lid is a must. They will jump. Especially as they sort out their dominance hierarchies.

 

[charliethetuna88]

Tank has acrylic lids .if I decide not to use them I'll make screens ..think I should use them?

 

[TUSI]

I have a group of hutchi anthias and they are pretty nice. They tend to turn little green which makes them look different from all other anthias

 

[Mattl22]

Bi macs do get a little bigger but are really pretty bit more $ though


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