barlettes anthias

[mallorieGgator]

Is it ok to keep a pair in a 55 with a 20 gallon fuge? The tank mates would be a lawnmower blenny, pair of oscellaris clowns, and a longnose hawkfish. There's 70 or so lbs of LR in the tank.

 

[mallorieGgator]

*sorry, Bartlett's anthias, not barlettes....lol

 

[klepto]

I'm speaking from my limited experience, but I would recommend staying away from most anthias for a tank that size. I'm keeping a single male Pseudanthias squamipinnis in my four ft 55. He is healthy and growing (been with me two+ years now- newb purchase). I can tell by his swimming pattern and temperament that he would do much better in a larger tank. P. bartlettorum dont require as much room as squami's do, but I think you would be wise to choose something more appropriate for your tank.
I regret my ignorance in purchasing my anthias and hope you will learn from my mistake.