Which Single Anthias for 75G SPS Reef

[Patrick Cox]

I have a 75G SPS Reef (36x24x20) that has been up and running for about a year. I currently have the following fish...

2 percula clowns
1 blackline blenny
1 neon goby
1 yellow assessor
1 kaudern's cardinal

I would like to add one anthias to the tank to get more activity in the tank and also because I like the look and coloration of many anthias. My question is - which one would be easiest to keep and most suitable for these conditions.

75G tank
single specimen
I feed a mix of frozen and pellets

Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

Probably Bartlett's or Lyretail.

 

[MikeandNicole]

Fatheads are fine being kept alone. Borbonius might work for you as well though they do get a bit bigger and might be a squeeze in a 75.

 

[Patrick Cox]

Thanks for the feedback so far. I looked at Lyretails but Live Aquaria says they get to be 5" so i am afraid that might be too large. What about Ignitus? LA says those are easy to keep and only get 3.5". Thanks

 

[geckoejon]

i'm trying to reasearch for adding anthias to my 75g.

did you make a choice? experience?

 

[Patrick Cox]

i'm trying to reasearch for adding anthias to my 75g.

did you make a choice? experience?

Hi,
I ended up buying a Bartlett and it has been in quarantine however I lost power a couple of nights ago and it really stressed the fish. I am not sure if it will make it. I have a battery backup on my display but not on my QT. So, not much help. Good luck.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Unfortunatly I didn't see this until after you purchased the single Bartlett's.

Most species of anthias do best in groups and will be pretty stressed if kept on their own. If you were able to add a small group, preferably odd numbered that would be best for them. Other than that Sunburst and Borbonus, as previously mentioned do well as a single individual.

 

[arc eye]

I would definitely go with a sunburst (fathead) for a single anthias. Hope the Bartlett makes it!

 

[dutchbros]

I have had a single Bartlett's for the last 3 yrs....been a great reef fish....fat and happy