Anthias mixing question...

[d_adler]

with some issues in the past with anthias i wanted to know if i should step away or go with my current mind set.

i currently have a new sunburst anthias in my 50 gal and was looking into getting a male and female sunset anthias. i had an issue with a lyretail in the past killing my favorite blotched and sunburst so after removing him i decided i would try again. i would put them both in qt for about a month before putting them in the display.

Anyone with experience, are sunset anthias aggressive? has anyone had any issue with them?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Sunsets, Pseudanthias parvirostris are quite peaceful, much less aggressive than lyretails. You should not have any issue with your sunburst, in fact they should pretty much ignore each other.

I do recommend getting a trio rather than a pr to lessen aggression within their hierarchy.

 

[d_adler]

Thanks for the advice. When my blotched was killed I pretty much got turned away from anthias. Let's see this time around