Remove Anthias

[wiselyy73]

When I started my tank I put few of those beginner, inexpensive anthias. Now, I am slowly adding those more expert, expensive ones and want to remove those beginners out from the tank. What is the “best” way to do that?

 

[eatbreakfast]

If they are aggressive eaters, then a small baited hook.

 

[ca1ore]

Be more specific please. Beginner = Lyretails, something else? Why do you think they need to be removed?

 

[wiselyy73]

Yup Lyretails. I want to add more fancy color ones. Remove them so I can have more others and don’t need to feed as much.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Yup Lyretails. I want to add more fancy color ones. Remove them so I can have more others and don’t need to feed as much.

Most other "pretty" anthias still need frequent feedings.

 

[wiselyy73]

I meant not as much amount.

 

[nereefpat]

I've had luck with a small barbless hook, although I haven't ever kept anthia.

I would guess that the "high and dry" method would work well with them.