what is the best anthias for a 180g reef with an open top?
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The steven liu
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in our store display we have a pair of square anthias in an 180 open top
Jens Kallmeyer
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HI Dean
I think the best species is the one you can get as a cast in in a resin block, that will safe you the hassle of picking up a dried specimen from the floor.
All Anthias are potential jumpers, there is no species that does not jump. I had a group of 6 dispar in an open top but with a 6 " rim around. That worked fine, they did not get out of the tank but one managed to land on top of the T5 lamp.
If you have a rim you can try any species, if you don't have anything you are gambling with their life, eventually they will loose.
Regarding the number of fishes, IMO Anthias only look cool and show their real behavior in larger number, I would always keep at least 5 of any one species, preferably 10. Same for Chromis. You have enough space.....do it.
Good luck
Jens
I think the best species is the one you can get as a cast in in a resin block, that will safe you the hassle of picking up a dried specimen from the floor.
All Anthias are potential jumpers, there is no species that does not jump. I had a group of 6 dispar in an open top but with a 6 " rim around. That worked fine, they did not get out of the tank but one managed to land on top of the T5 lamp.
If you have a rim you can try any species, if you don't have anything you are gambling with their life, eventually they will loose.
Regarding the number of fishes, IMO Anthias only look cool and show their real behavior in larger number, I would always keep at least 5 of any one species, preferably 10. Same for Chromis. You have enough space.....do it.
Good luck
Jens
