Best anthias?

[DSPs]

Also might want to read around on the Bartletts. They were my #1 but after researching found most people reported females all or most turning male....

I have been researching more about them these last few days and I have noticed what you mentioned so it makes my decision a little harder again lol, I still have a couple months before I will get them so I have plenty of time to hear more experiences thanks for the reply

 

[DSPs]

I want to apologize for posting prices I was not aware of the rule here on RC, To be clear the price I mentioned on the anthias was not our stores price it was acually another store that I go to from time to time as a customer, I would never post my works prices even if it wasn't a forum rule, So again I apologize RC staff

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

I keep hearing that sunburst get to 5" but I have never seen one over 2"...

 

[Buzzword]

In the long run Bartletts get nasty my male ended up killing 2 of the 3 females over 6 months. I would go with Ignitus beautiful and peaceful. Get 4 and one will turn male. Love em.

 

[homebrwr]

From what I have read Anthias need to be feed frequently. How do you feed during the day when us working folk are uhmmm working..?

 

[Da Maui life]

Fathead anthias are beautiful, and do fine alone, and I think are well suited to a smaller tank.

They are very beautiful!

Interesting read about the Fathead. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/7/fish

"they may acclimate more readily to the deepwater reef tank (i.e., a tank with less intense illumination), rather than a reef aquarium that replicates a shallow water habitat. I have seen healthy individuals in the latter venue; however, they did seem to spend more time in or near crevices and under ledges."

 

[justinky]

Aurulentus Anthias are beautiful. Here is the male version,

Here is the female,

 

[davocean]

From what I have read Anthias need to be feed frequently. How do you feed during the day when us working folk are uhmmm working..?

Another reason I'm so fond of lyretails, they are less finicky and adapt to pellets pretty easy.
I have an eheim auto feeder that disperses NLS pellets twice a day, and I feed a mix of frozen when I get home.
I keep a container of thawed food and use a turkey baster to squirt in a shot of food a couple/three times in the evening.

 

[MurphysLaw]

I keep hearing that sunburst get to 5" but I have never seen one over 2"...

I was wondering the same thing but a couple days ago I was visiting some Reef shops in Phoenix and in a very large reef display there was a really nice trio about 3", 4", and 5" respectively. They were awesome! They really develope an awesome shape and "fathead" when they reach that size. I just ordered a 2" one from DD.

 

[claudiojr]

So, which anthias is the hardiest ones, easiest to keep?

 

[Whystler]

So, which anthias is the hardiest ones, easiest to keep?

My vote goes to Lyretails. I had mine shipped to me and they ate the same day. They are very active and appear super healthy right away.

 

[ca1ore]

Others have more experience with these fishes than I, but IME either Bartlett's or Lyretails are the easiest. I personally prefer the former, but they do tend to turn into males.

 

[supervdl]

Just ordered some ignitus from lifeaquaria

 

[homebrwr]

Another reason I'm so fond of lyretails, they are less finicky and adapt to pellets pretty easy.
I have an eheim auto feeder that disperses NLS pellets twice a day, and I feed a mix of frozen when I get home.
I keep a container of thawed food and use a turkey baster to squirt in a shot of food a couple/three times in the evening.

Thanks! I have the same auto feeder I use when away. Thinking ill check out the Lyretails...

 

[lhm nole]

I added 5 pink anthias from local store did not have any other name looked on wholesale list and they were listed as pink anthias.. They are very active eats everything in site including pellets.. Not sure what the male morph will look like they get along pretty good occasional chasing..

 

[E Rosewater]

I have 4 bartletts, they eat anything I put in the tank.