Best Small Schooling Anthias?

[hberickson]

I really want to add a small shoal to my 75g. I have been looking into either green chromis or a smaller anthias (dispar, ignitus, bartletts). I would prefer the bartletts. Is a 75g large enough to add 3-5 small anthias?

Current Stock:
2 oc clowns
1 medium-sized Melanurus Wrasse
1 tiny lawnmower blenny
1 orchid dottyback
1 valentini puffer (who will be rehomed in the near future)

The only fish I plan on adding is a small school of anthias/chromis and a goby to pair with my pistol shrimp.

 

[anbosu]

I think bartlett's get too big, and you'd likely end up with 1. Dispars are probably your best bet.

 

[hberickson]

Okay. How many would you suggest? I would love to have a small shoal if possible, but if the tank is too small I will just have to wait until I upgrade.

 

[anbosu]

I think 3-4 would be ok. With those guys it's more about whether your tank can handle the increased feedings, they don't get very big.

 

[hberickson]

Thanks! I believe my tank could handle the extra feedings! I'm going to look into dispars then. If anyone else has suggestions I will gladly hear them!

 

[ca1ore]

Agree that Bartlett are too large for your current tank. Mine are about 4 1/2" and very active. Dispar is a good choice. On the easy end for anthias, and nice looking.