sunburst anthias

[pgaudreau]

I just picked from my lfs three days ago 3 sunburst anthias. Never had any luck in the past with them to get them to eat. If anyone has any input or tricks I would love to hear them

 

[E.intheC]

Are you putting them in quarantine? I had one previously and really think he could have benefitted from the quiet, subdued atmosphere of a qt system. Mine just looked stressed enough not to eat much. I regret not having a qt setup for him.

As for foods, he did show some interest in live black worms and frozen plankton.
Good luck. Awesome fish.

 

[nonimmigrant]

I have 5 including a teenie >1" female in the SPS tank. My oldest has been in my tank about 6 years now. QT is a must and try small amounts of Nutramar or order live mysids from LA. Mine were all weened onto Formula Two small pellets after a few weeks.

 

[Reef Bass]

I've had mine for at least 4 years and it's one of my favs. Eats whatever - mysis, brine, krill, flake, pellets.

 

[pgaudreau]

Ok, great input. I did not qt them as my Local fish store told me to slowly drip them in. Hopefully they will do well adjusting to the tank.

 

[Reefnub]

Definitely QT them, don't worry if they don't eat any other food besides mysis/brine. Sooner or later they should recognize flakes and pellets as food. It would help to have other Anthias for them to learn from too. Monkey see, Monkey do. lol