Anthia female hiding

[a14455]

I had 2 female lyretail anthias and have had them for about 3 months . one of them vanished about a month ago. They used to hang out with the Chromis when I had two. the remaining one hides all the time but comes up to eat. is this normal for them?

 

[vetteguy53081]

At times yes. Generally though when they do this, it’s intimidation by another tank occupant

 

[a14455]

yes .I have a pretty aggressive scopas tang. even though I dont see it fighting the anthia he bosses all the tangs.

 

[a14455]

This tang is mean. he is the smallest of the lot but the meanest too.