Bimaculatus in a 180

[beachbreak]

Ive got a 180 (6x2x2 - SPS dominant) with 4 large wrasses, 2 small wrasses, damsel and a basslet in it. Im wanting to add a group of anthias in and am looking for advice and experience with bimaculatus. How many would you guys add (currently thinking 1/2). Is the fish a good choice for this size tank?

Any other recommendations on anthias species i should consider?

Thanks!

 

[namxas]

Our absolute faves out of the four anthias species we've kept would be O. borbonius...they don't pick each other off, eat well, and are just gorgeous fish.

 

[beachbreak]

Our absolute faves out of the four anthias species we've kept would be O. borbonius...they don't pick each other off, eat well, and are just gorgeous fish.

I agree. I had a huge borb for a year or so then one day just quit eating and never took another bite. Died a few weeks later. I was bummed...favorite fish.

 

[Chooch1]

P. Bimaculatus are nice but can be aggressive and get large. They are a good example why anthias are related to groupers.

 

[beachbreak]

P. Bimaculatus are nice but can be aggressive and get large. They are a good example why anthias are related to groupers.

Is it typically inter-species aggression or does every fish get bullied?

 

[dvmsn]

I have a male and female. 90 cube. They started as a trio and worked their way down to a pair. Still some aggression from male to female, but nothing crazy. They are not aggressive to other species at all. Great eaters and very outgoing.

 

[h0bite]

Post some pictures!!!
Thanks
David