Want more Anthias

[slgcmg]

Looking to add some more Anthias to my 180. Currently have 2 dispars but want some other colors as well. Looking to add 4-5. Want ones that are not aggressive towards other fish or towards each other and ones that aren't $70 for one. Any suggestions?

 

[gsiegel]

Female lyretails is an option. Pretty fish, active swimmers, and relatively easy as far as anthias go. Mine have been eating like champs from day one.

 

[Green0j0s]

Yup I'd say Lyretails are a good option. I have a trio in my 90 and they don't pick on anyone else in the tank unless provoked.

My Female Snowflake clown will once in a while try and chase one away if they get too close to the frogspawn they host but the male Lyretail will jump in and charge the clown.

I have one male and 2 females, they were picky eaters at first but after about 2 months they eat Pellets, Mysis, Brine and flake food as long as they see the other fish in the tank go for the food first and my yellow tang don't say no to anything I throw in the tank.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Randalls and pulcherrimus anthias are peaceful, pretty, relatively inexpensive and small.
I love evansi anthias, but they can be a little difficult, but soo pretty.

 

[slgcmg]

Thanks for the replies. I will be ordering me some lyre tails. And feedback on square backs or red belted ones?

 

[betamed]

Thanks for the replies. I will be ordering me some lyre tails. And feedback on square backs or red belted ones?

I've always kept lyretails since they tend to eat well and can hold their own. Square and the belted ones get kind of big and maybe are not quite as hardy but still good fish.

Currently I have a mix of lyretails and stocky anthias and they do well being similar size and temperment