Wrasse and Anthias Compatibility

[Hypen2000]

Hi guys, I have 3 Anthiases (Orangeback, exquisite, and pintail) and they all get along really well in my tank. However, I'm considering adding ~3 anthiases.

2 Questions:
1. I heard Wrasses can pick on Anthiases. Is that true? Any experience?
2. Which Anthiases would fit best with these Wrasses? I was considering Resplendent, Dispar, Bartlett. Any others?

Thanks!

 

[eatbreakfast]

Those species will be fine with most anthias. Dispars and randalls have some of the better personalities.

 

[Bob Weigant]

I have one anthias in with a bunch of wrasses and no problems after a year together

 

[Hypen2000]

I have one anthias in with a bunch of wrasses and no problems after a year together

Thanks Bob. Wow, you live really close to me. I’m pretty new to the hobby, 1 year, and 55 gallon mixed reef. Lmk if you ever have anything you want to trade!

 

[Hypen2000]

I have one anthias in with a bunch of wrasses and no problems after a year together

You mentioned you only have 1 anthias. Heard they do best in groups or harems. I wanted to also just get 1 originally bc tank is small. What do you think?

Of course if the fish outgrows the tank, I will sell it or trade it. Thx

 

[Hypen2000]

Those species will be fine with most anthias. Dispars and randalls have some of the better personalities.

Awesome, thx!

 

[Bob Weigant]

You mentioned you only have 1 anthias. Heard they do best in groups or harems. I wanted to also just get 1 originally bc tank is small. What do you think?

Of course if the fish outgrows the tank, I will sell it or trade it. Thx

I had a pair of Evansi Anthias and one died within a few days. the other one has done very well every since. And yes I've always been told if you want 2 anthias buy 4-5

 

[Bob Weigant]

Thanks Bob. Wow, you live really close to me. I’m pretty new to the hobby, 1 year, and 55 gallon mixed reef. Lmk if you ever have anything you want to trade!

You can find here or on our local club site BAR ( Bay Area Reefers )

 

[Hypen2000]

You can find here or on our local club site BAR ( Bay Area Reefers )

Noted. I'll check that out. You can't tell I'm pretty new to this. Been mainly trying things on my own the past year. Think I need these forums to grow my knowledge (or grow it in a useful way). Thanks

 

[Bob Weigant]

Noted. I'll check that out. You can't tell I'm pretty new to this. Been mainly trying things on my own the past year. Think I need these forums to grow my knowledge (or grow it in a useful way). Thanks

You never stop learning in this hobby. Hit me up anyime