Minimum size DT for Lyretail Anthias?

[Mr.BobDobalina]

I have seen differing suggestions depending on vendor. My DT is is roughly 95 gallons and 48" x 24". I want them to have the room they need and fear 48" isn't enough.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I have seen differing suggestions depending on vendor. My DT is is roughly 95 gallons and 48" x 24". I want them to have the room they need and fear 48" isn't enough.

Depends on how much open water space your tank has, but I see no issue with that species in that tank. Anthias are more hoverers than open water swimmers like wrasse or tangs.

I worked out a calculator for fish swimming space needs:

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/estimating-the-need-for-swimming-space-for-aquarium-fishes.801/

 

[X-37B]

I would get 2 small females.
I kept 2 in my 120 48×24×24.
I now have 2 in my 150 60×30×21.
120

 

[X-37B]

Depends on how much open water space your tank has, but I see no issue with that species in that tank. Anthias are more hoverers than open water swimmers like wrasse or tangs.

I worked out a calculator for fish swimming space needs:

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/estimating-the-need-for-swimming-space-for-aquarium-fishes.801/

Yes lots of swimming space.
My 150

 

[Mr.BobDobalina]

Depends on how much open water space your tank has, but I see no issue with that species in that tank. Anthias are more hoverers than open water swimmers like wrasse or tangs.

I worked out a calculator for fish swimming space needs:

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/estimating-the-need-for-swimming-space-for-aquarium-fishes.801/

That's a fantastic tool. Thank you.

 

[Mr.BobDobalina]

I would get 2 small females.
I kept 2 in my 120 48×24×24.
I now have 2 in my 150 60×30×21.
120

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