anthias??

[bugbdon]

hello everyone
i'm upgrading and recently bought a 72 gallon bowfront. all of my current fish will be going into the new tank once it's all up and running.
my question is could i keep a trio of anthias in the 72gallon tank with my existing fish? i have a gsm clown, sixline wrasse, and a pair of yellow watchman's. at some point i plan on introducing a male gsm.

it's either the trio of anthias, i saw some on diver's den, or a kole tang and some chromis (maybe).

advice on anthias species selection is also welcome!!

thanks

 

[cwoods8]

You could fit a small trio in there........b/c gsm and sixlines have the propensity to become quite aggressive to newcomers even though anthias have a different niche, I would go with a trio of bartlettis. They are hardy (as far as anthias go) , can hold their own, and are gorgeous!

 

[bugbdon]

that's what i wanted to hear....what i was planning on is getting the trio first and letting them become established in the new tank before i moved my existing fish over. as far as this species is concerned would you buy a group from diver's den or, if it's possible, buy a group of females and let them sort things out?
thanks
-b