Mixing anthias in a 180

[platax88]

Hello, currently I ave a male and female lyretail anthias in my 180 reef. Do you guys think that I can add 4 Carberryi (Threadfin) anthias to this tank?

The 4 anthias all seem to be female, So there would only be one male Lyretail in the tank

These anthias come from another refer who has had them for a year.

Thanks!

 

[platax88]

anyone?

 

[nemosworld]

I would say yes, you can add diff species of anthias in your system, and keep the same rule, 1 male to 2 female. so you should be able to keep a male from each species.
if i'm wrong, i'm sure an expert will chime in.

 

[jer77]

I would try it. Just to mention the carberryi's are pretty shy and a little more sensitive to acclimation and parameters than the squammi's. I would consider other aggressive fish as a potential problem prob more than the lyretails.

 

[platax88]

I would try it. Just to mention the carberryi's are pretty shy and a little more sensitive to acclimation and parameters than the squammi's. I would consider other aggressive fish as a potential problem prob more than the lyretails.

Thanks guys, the male lyretail seems to be the ahole of the tank. I dont think any other fish would bother them

 

[SDguy]

I think they would be an excellent mix.

 

[crvz]

agreed, I think it would work out well. good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[platax88]

GREAT! I'll go for it thanks!