2 Anthias in 65g?

[t4zalews]

I wanna get an anthias for my 65g. I wanted a fathead sunburst but these seem too timid, I want a fish that will stay out. So now I'm leaning toward a bartletts. Could I get a bartletts and a dispar? Or can I only stick to one anthias.

 

[AuroraDrvr]

Why not do a Bartletts (or Dispar) Trio? I wouldn't mix singles of two different species.

I am assuming your 65 is the standard 3ft version?

 

[SDguy]

I agree with not getting individual specimens. While many will do just fine, they really won't have the interaction or colors, IMO/E that they could if kept in pairs or more. Especially the smaller ones like the ones you mention.

 

[steelcity]

my sunburst does just fine in a 75. He's in there with clowns, coral beauty, watanabi, 2 wrasses. He was shy upon arrival like all fish but he's always out and about. He's not a big swimmer but he's always around.

 

[t4zalews]

so a trio of bartletts or dispars would be ok in my 65?

 

[SDguy]

I say yes, but I would say to watch your nutrient load, though. You list this as an SPS tank. Three anthias in a 65 will add a lot of bioload.

 

[t4zalews]

Ok, if I notice my skimmer working too hard, I'd be willing to upgrade to a bigger one. I run carbon and GFO as well.