Anthias species

ajanicki10 · Jan 20, 2015

I have a 40 gallon breeder and I would like to add an anthia. Are their anybspecies I can add that wont break the bank (blotched anthia)?

All Delight · Jan 20, 2015

Just one? Go with sunburst.

ajanicki10 · Jan 20, 2015

All Delight said:
Just one? Go with sunburst.

Either 1 or 3 depending on if I can accomodate 3.

eatbreakfast · Jan 20, 2015

Sunberst is a good bet for 1, randalls for 3.

fishmaster818 · Jan 20, 2015

I would go with sunburst

ca1ore · Jan 20, 2015

Most anthias need swimming room. 40 may be a bit tight. Easiest is Bartlett.

All Delight · Jan 21, 2015

ajanicki10 said:
Either 1 or 3 depending on if I can accomodate 3.

1 go with sunburst. 3 go with randalls or ignitus

choff · Jan 21, 2015

Agreed 40 is small. Live Aquaria suggests 70+ for almost all of them.

I have resplendants and they are small, 3" max. They are also pretty hardy. I've had them over 2 years and I only feed once a day. Generally multiple feedings gives better success with anthias. They could be a good choice.