bartlett's and Lyretail anthias in same 180gal?

[mathman7728]

anyone know if i can keep groups of bartlett's and lyretail anthias in a 180gal DT? i have currently have 1 male and 3 female lyretail but want to add some purplish color and it seems the bartlett's may be a good option..?? this is a reef tank and the other fish are non-aggressive.

thank you for your time

 

[davocean]

Bartletts are known to usually end up being males, if you are lucky you'll get a pair, but most of the time that is about it in a normal sized system.
Lyretails will do fine w/ them

 

[Yonp11]

my bartletts and lyretails do fine together

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

If they all switch to males, will they still get along or pick eachother off?


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[d-man]

In a 180 you may be fine. May, be the key word.

I have 10 bartletts in my QT, that I hope don't knock each other off before they are done.
Trying to get 20-30more but they seem scarce at moment

 

[davocean]

If they all switch to males, will they still get along or pick eachother off?


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This is what bartletts are known for, and yes they pick each other off.