QT group of anthias

[Jacob D]

I've got a 55g QT system; currently it's in a very mature/established state with about 20 lbs of LR. I'd like to add some anthias as soon as my corals come out of the QT; probably a group of ignitus or carberry. For those of you who run QT what's the largest group you'd attempt in this setup? I also have a small biowheel and a Remora skimmer on there. I've never kept more than a few fish at a time in the QT... if I can get away with it I'd like to try a group of 7-8, but I feel like that will be pushing it. Realistically I can probably only do weekly, or maybe twice weekly water changes of around 25% each.

Feedback is appreciated.

 

[namxas]

i don't see too much problem with that plan...personally, i'd run with it.

we run a LOT of QT/growout tanx like that and they do fine.

 

[IFbettas]

I think you'd be fine with about 7-8 ignitus in a 55 gallon quarantine as far as space requirements and bioload. I've never kept carberryi, so I don't know how they would act together when they are kept in smaller tanks.

 

[CBehr]

I think you'd be ok, I have three lyretails in a 20g now.

 

[boilermaker1]

I did 8 dispars in a 40 breeder. Changed about 10 gallons daily, kept the bottom syphoned and did a big WC (about 25 gallons) every 3 or 4 days. Just monitor the water closely and you should be fine. You'll have to feed a lot to just get them eating, so keep the tank clean and you should be fine.

 

[Jacob D]

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'm going to give it a try and see how it goes...