Anthias & Chromis questions...

[PuffersKick]

I've got a 150 reef. I currently have 2 lyretail anthias (1 male, 1 female), and 3 blue/green chromis. I have had the chromis for about 2 years and the anthias about 8 months.

I was at the LFS yesterday and they got in a bunch of female lyretail anthias. I have been looking for some for a while and this is the first time I have seen them available since I got mine. Could I add 3 more female lyretails to my established ones without any issues?

And same with the chromis. I was thinking of adding 2-3 more. Was thinking 3, but that would give me 6. And aren't they better in ODD numbers for some reason? And would it matter if I added more blue/green or some yellow chromis?

Thanks for any input you can give me!

 

[RichK]

I had a trio of Bartletts anthias in my 125G SPS tank. After almost 2 years, I lost a female to a pump intake. I had a freind order me more females. I added 5 new females to my established pair. They instantly grouped together and the new fish ate right away. Now, months later, I still have the 7 anthias and they are doing great. I am looking to now add either chromis, or a different anthias species. I'd say go for it, as long as the anthias you add are all females, theu should be fine.

 

[tom obrecht]

You should be fine.

 

[ta_billy]

Perfect situation. Make sure the females anthias are eating and healthy (quarantine if possible for a week or so). Same with chromis. Stick with the lyretails as your only anthias species.

Go for it!