what to do with my Square Anthias

[UtahReefer]

I got in 3 pink square anthias about 6 months ago. Originally I had 2 Females and one submale. The dominent female killed the other female within the first week. I'm now left with a pair and the male is turning less and less male. Could I get away with adding a supermale now that the two are established and eating like crazy? I really want a male but im not sure if this dominent female would allow it. What do you guys think is should do?


Thanks!

 

[xxtriggermanxx]

I don't think anthias change back after they start turning male. but i could be wrong.

 

[UtahReefer]

When I first got him you could see the square on his side pretty well. Now it's barely noticable.

 

[SDguy]

How big is your tank? These are BIG anthias. Whenevr I've seen them in public aquaria, they hang out very far apart!

 

[UtahReefer]

They are in a 210 gallon mixed reef

 

[SDguy]

OK, then what I would do is add a couple SMALL females, and let the chips fall where they may

 

[UtahReefer]

Do you think the sub male will continue to morph with more females in the picture? I love the females, but I also don't want to get stuck with five females.

 

[bocafish]

I have a similar problem. Not only are they eating like crazy the male is killing the female. He already killed the other female. Tomorrow the fish trap goes in. Not worth the hassle.