successful methods of weaning Anthias to pellets?

[Santoki]

After reading many stories of Anthias eating pellets, I wanted to know if those who have pellet eating Anthias had tried and true methods? Or is it just simply a matter of time? Or do you give them what they prefer for a few weeks, then switch to pellets only? I would think when given a choice (Mysis and pellets), one would always just stick to what they prefer.
I just recently acquired 3 Lyretails. They seem to eat Mysis exclusively and pretty much ignore the flakes and pellets from the auto feeder. My Bartletts, which have been in there a while, still only eat the occasional pellet (Spectrum).
I would like to get them all on pellets so I can take vacations.:fun4:

 

[SDguy]

Simply continue to feed pellets. Always feed the pellets first, when the fish are most hungry. Do this every day. Eventually, most will eat the pellets. Feed the preferred frozen foods later, after the pellets.

 

[Santoki]

thanks Peter,
I've been doing it reversed this time around. No wonder they are so picky.
Any pellets you find to be better liked?
If they don't like what they taste the first time, they may not come back for more the next time.
I have Spectrum, Spectrum "finicky eaters" formula, Formula One, Omega1 pellets.

 

[s.reef]

I have had goodluck with the NLS pellets...make sure to use the smallest size, at least thats what I have had luck on

 

[SDguy]

I've had good luck with NLS and the Red Sea brand pellets. Presoaking, at least at first, is necessary. IME anthias don't much like the "feel" of hard dry pellets.