How many Square spot anthias in a 225?

[Bruce Wayne]

I am going through the beginning of creating my fish list for my 72x30x24t 225. Planning on mixed reef, as much flow with thicker sand as possible, and 2 large separate scapes with plenty of hollow, hiding spots.
I’m wondering how many you all would recommend for success? I’ve heard 3-9, everyone agrees 1 male but a lot of variety on the females. I’m not trying to save money or fit as many as possible, I’d like to give them the best chances of years of life.

Thanks in advance.

 

[MartysReef]

Maybe 3-5 if you want them to be happy and have other fish among them in the future. Also might depend on the type you get as I'm not an anthias expert but have had 2 purple queen anthias and I will say they are the pickiest eaters!

 

[Hud]

100,000

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I’ve heard more than 2 females, 3-7, for example, would displace the males attention towards the females and bring more peace. I’ve also heard too many puts stress on the male so...?

 

[Zionas]

IMO I think a trio and that’s about it. Any more the male might see itself challenged, or they’ll split into two pairs. That would be my concern. BRS put 4 Borbonius Anthias in their 160, and they said they split into two pairs and eventually was down to a trio which they’ve maintained for 4-5 years and counting.