schulzjp February 11, 2009 Share February 11, 2009 What are peoples opinions on tank size for anthias? I saw that live aquaria recommends 125, but Im skeptic on this. I have seen a single anthias in a 40 tank with no problem. I have also read that you need atleast 75 gallons to keep more than one. So i just wanted to see what people think. Id like to put three in a 90 gallon. Also, if i put 3 females in there, what is the chance of one turnign into a male (trying to get out of paying the extra $$$ for the male, haha). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dschflier February 11, 2009 Share February 11, 2009 I have three Lyrtail anthias that are doing very well in a what is approximately a 90. In fact I would sell those three if you are interested. LMK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman February 11, 2009 Share February 11, 2009 What are peoples opinions on tank size for anthias? I saw that live aquaria recommends 125, but Im skeptic on this. I have seen a single anthias in a 40 tank with no problem. I have also read that you need atleast 75 gallons to keep more than one. So i just wanted to see what people think. Id like to put three in a 90 gallon. Also, if i put 3 females in there, what is the chance of one turnign into a male (trying to get out of paying the extra $$$ for the male, haha). Chances are.... GOOD! I purchased three females. Larger two killed the smallest one - larger of those two turned into a male. Overnight. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf February 11, 2009 Share February 11, 2009 Chances are.... GOOD! I purchased three females. Larger two killed the smallest one - larger of those two turned into a male. Overnight. bob Agreed. Its always best to start with a Male to avoid the females killing each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothtriqueter February 12, 2009 Share February 12, 2009 BRK has a bunch of realy nice ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanCallan February 12, 2009 Share February 12, 2009 I've got 2 in my 80g cube (total volume 120g) and they're doing good. The bigger one STARTED to turn into a male and then gave up half way. Has the male fin, but the female colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman February 13, 2009 Share February 13, 2009 My male - perhaps the largest lyretail in the world - suffered one of those 'mysterious fish deaths' after about 2 years. The female was distraught, and killed herself about a week later. I think she liked the big guy. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanCallan February 15, 2009 Share February 15, 2009 With Anthias, once you have them established in a tank (females) is it possible to introduce a male or other females? If so, what are the rules? Smaller or larger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman February 15, 2009 Share February 15, 2009 With Anthias, once you have them established in a tank (females) is it possible to introduce a male or other females? If so, what are the rules? Smaller or larger? Problem with that - you can't have (females) established in a tank. By the time they are established, one of them will have become a male. I don't know if the other females would allow a new one to enter their harem. The smallest in the harem seems to get picked on - so if you added a same-sized or larger female, you could probably get away with it. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanCallan February 15, 2009 Share February 15, 2009 Problem with that - you can't have (females) established in a tank. By the time they are established, one of them will have become a male. I don't know if the other females would allow a new one to enter their harem. The smallest in the harem seems to get picked on - so if you added a same-sized or larger female, you could probably get away with it. bob I've had mine for 6 months and the larger one hasn't progressed anymore towards being a male. She developed the tall fin and then stopped. No color change or size changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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