Bartletts Anthias, Thank you Live Aquaria - A+

[t5Nitro]

All I can say is WOW!

Thank you for the healthy bartletts anthias specimens! Right now they were acclimated and introduced to the tank successfuly. I bought three of them.

I will post some pictures to show you guys how they are doing later. I am going to leave the lights off for 24 hours. The room is dark but the other tank with T5s are on another wall in the room, so I think that may make them more less stressed also by looking at the other fish swimming around.

Their colors are amazing and the lights aren't even on. Do you suggest trying to feed some frozen mysis soaked in garlic xtreme today yet with the lights off or just wait until the lights are on?

I am also going to try and get some chaeto to make a fuge to help with water quality so they will have even better water.

Thanks.

 

[dfs/la2]

t5Nitro,

We are happy to hear the Bartlett’s Anthias have arrived in excellent condition and are thriving under your successful first steps in acclaimation!

It is a good idea to not attempt feeding for the first 24 â€"œ 48 hours; as this may cause additional stress to the new arrival. However, once you do begin feeding, your plan to use Garlic Xtreme on the mysis is an excellent one. Vitamin products such as Selcon are also great additions to the offered foods.

The best overall diet for these wonderful specimens is consistent with other members of the Anthias group - zooplankton and floating filamentous algae. We recommend providing a varied diet of mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, frozen preparations and other meaty items for zooplankton feeders. Once proper feeding habits are established, it is also a good idea to offer very small quantities of food several times per day to this species.

Your plans to add a refugium are also commendable. Refugiums provide many benefits to saltwater or reef aquariums. They provide a natural food source for many inhabitants, and filters water naturally to ensure water parameters are kept stabilized. This will also help reduce the amount of necessary water changes and feeding requirements.

We look forward to viewing the pictures of your new Anthias! If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our LiveAquaria department at 1-800-334-3699 for further assistance.


Jessica H.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith

 

[t5Nitro]

What I have for frozen was brine shrimp, thought it was mysis. How much is considered a very small quantity for anthias? I usually feed 1/3 of a cube to my yellow tang and 2 clowns. How much of the cube would be good for 3 - 2" anthias?

Also, is floating algae things like if I took some of the algae sheets I feed my yellow tang and ripped it up and put it in there in small pieces so they float around everywhere for them? I did read that on RC is that anthias do actually like algae.

I have zooplankton, frozen brine, formula 2 flakes, formula 1 pellets, and algae sheets. Should I get any other type of food? Will this food do OK for a while until I can get a more varied selection if needed? Thanks.

 

[dfs/la2]

t5Nitro,

Thank you for your additional question regarding this specimen. The amount of food will depend on the size aquarium and the amount of fish the aquarium is housing. The rule of thumb for feeding is no more than what the fish can consume in 3-5 minutes. Removing any left over food is recommended after 5 minutes.

A convenient way to supply the aquarium with algae is with an algae clip. Algae clips are beneficial in numerous ways. They allow the algae sheets to stay in one place, making it easier for the fish to access. As well as keeping the aquarium cleaner by allowing you to remove any uneaten portions, and ensuring that you know how much is being consumed on a daily basis.

Anthias enjoy a variety of frozen foods, ranging from brine shrimp, mysis, as well as many other meaty foods. It sounds like you have a great variety of foods to offer that is suitable for this specific Anthias.

We appreciate your efforts to provide the best suitable home for your Anthias!



Jessica H.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith

 

[t5Nitro]

Hello again,

I am planning on turning on at least 2 of 3 metal halides tomorrow and that requires taking the canopy off because the canopy gets too hot. Are bartletts anthias known jumpers where I would need to find some cardboard or something with holes in it over the tank?

I want to DIY raise the canopy 7" but that might take longer than tomorrow when the lights should be on for the new fish.

 

[dfs/la2]

t5Nitro,

Thank you for your interest in the Anthias. If your tank does not currently contain corals, you would not need to turn on all of your metal halide lights as fish have no real lighting requirement. If you are concerned that your fish may jump out, and would still like your lights on, we would suggest purchasing Egg Crate, or similar plastic mesh material, to provide a barrier for your tank.

Have a great weekend!

Cassie Z.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[t5Nitro]

Here they are:

 

[dfs/la2]

t5Nitro,

Thank you for sending the beautiful picture of the Bartlett’s Anthias. They seem to be acclimating well to your tank. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our LiveAquaria Department at 1-800-334-3699, via email at customersevice@LiveAquaria.com, or PM us.

Gwen S.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[t5Nitro]

Hello again. These 3 anthias are still doing great and really eat like no other I am curious, I have had them since Friday and started feeding twice a day Saturday. How long should I wait before adding any other fish? My other 46 gallon has a yellow tang and 2 clowns and I would like to get the 2 clowns out into the bigger tank because the yellow tang is getting bigger and seems like he wants more territory and hovers around the clowns or a nip here and there at them, but nothing much, yet.

The clowns are maybe 1 1/4" and 1 3/4", around there, so I wouldn't think they would put a lot of bioload in.

Thanks.

 

[dfs/la2]

t5Nitro,

We would not recommend adding anymore fish to the aquarium until your water parameters are stabilized and there are no signs of ammonia.

The Anthias should have approximately a week to establish their territory. The more aggressive fish should be added last so the peaceful fish may establish their territory.



Jessica H.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith