anthias ratios

[terranova]

Are there specific m/f ratios for specific anthias in the home aquarium? One male per six females is the ratio I hear the most, is that true? I'm putting some P. squamipinnis in soon and I'm trying to figure out the numbers I should order them in. I just want them to be comfortable.

If it's going to make a difference, my tank is a 120 with 55 sump and 25 fuge.

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

Depends on the species.

With squamipinnis, I would say at least 6 females to 1 male. I have kept 8 to 1 and end up having a female turn male giving me 7 to 2. I would just get 6-8 females, and let one change if it wishes.