Tank size for anthias

[Russell F]

I've always thought anthias where like tangs and need large (4'+) tanks. But I've notice in a lot of threads lately folks are putting them in 40breeders and sometimes smaller.

So my question is, what is a good anthias for a standard 65? Only other tanks mate will be a clown and goby right now.

 

[TankStudy]

Yeah it will depend on what type of anthias you get. Just don't get like squarebacks in your 65 gallon.

 

[Russell F]

What about the Bartlett, would I be okay with just one or should have 2-3?

 

[Russell F]

I've also looked at the Carberi and Dispar Anthias.

 

[TankStudy]

You can keep the bartlett solo or 2-3 in a 65 gallon. Dispars are also fine. The carryberri are slightly larger from my experience.

 

[ca1ore]

I have kept a small group of Bartletts in a 40B happily as long as there is plenty of flow for them to swim against (think 'endless' pools). Sure, bigger is better, but I think you could do it.