Multiple male anthias

[LobsterOfJustice]

Hey everyone,

So the standard "rules" (haha) say one male anthias per tank, and you can mix females pretty readily. This is what I have always done up until now. However I know a few people have some males together too.

My specific situation: I have 1 male lyretail, 1 female lyretail, 2 female bimacs, and 1 unknown sunburst in my 180 (among other fish) and I am planing adding numerous more females. I am picking up a gorgeous and HUGE male squarespot (must be a supermale if anthias do such a thing) tomorrow. What are the chances of me being able to leave my male lyretail in the tank? I dont mind getting him out if I have to (hes actually not that pretty...). I'll obviously remove him if he's getting picked on, but what does everyone think is gonna happen?

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

bump

 

[coralfish]

I have 4 male and 3 female lyretails in my 210 now

 

[Amazon4]

I don't think it will be a problem. But always watch and see - they don't read the rule book

 

[CarlC]

I've kept males of Lori, dispar, pictilis, and parvarostris all at the same time with no issue's between them.

Carl

 

[29reef]

I'd be worried about the square picking on other fish anthias and others in a 180; IME they can be very agressive.