Reefer_Madness September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 I have a 60g cube full of SPS and non-aggressive fish. I would like to add a trio of colorful Anthias. I feed .5mm NLS pellets 4 times a day with an autofeeder and frozen mysis about once a week. I really don't feel like changing up my feeding regiment if possible. Current fish list: One spot foxface Bali Picasso Assessor Bi-color blenny Anybody have suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 Lyretails. Or if your pockets are deeper, sunburst fat heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 Lyretails. Or if your pockets are deeper, sunburst fat heads +1 good options. Red saddled are also super cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 I think Lyretail anthias can get a little large. My pick will be the sunburst's, Bartlett's or resplendent's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime September 14, 2015 Share September 14, 2015 Sunburst. I wouldn't put any more fish in after that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer_Madness September 16, 2015 Author Share September 16, 2015 Apparently Fatheads don't do well in groups. Not schoolers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 My fathead is probably my favorite fish right now. Down side is it is very shy but at least eats good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 September 16, 2015 Share September 16, 2015 Just a little observation about the schooling of Anthias. I dropped my lyretails in and they schooled like crazy I loved it. But after a couple weeks in my tank they got comfortable and stopped schooling and still don't school. Anyone else seen this? The lyretails are hardy plus active swimmers. People compare them to goldfish of the sea which is a bummer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer_Madness September 16, 2015 Author Share September 16, 2015 Just a little observation about the schooling of Anthias. I dropped my lyretails in and they schooled like crazy I loved it. But after a couple weeks in my tank they got comfortable and stopped schooling and still don't school. Anyone else seen this? The lyretails are hardy plus active swimmers. People compare them to goldfish of the sea which is a bummer though Good to know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia September 17, 2015 Share September 17, 2015 And lyretail males can be aggressive. My male killed the two females within a couple days just pestering them to death. Sunbursts are beabeautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm September 17, 2015 Share September 17, 2015 I noticed that also with lyretails and huchtiis (huchtiis are vicious). My bartletts were super peaceful and grouped pretty well together.But I found schooling is more noticeable in a big tank. In a smaller tank they just kinda all do their own thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtelles September 17, 2015 Share September 17, 2015 I've had a trio of Bartletts for about 6 months. The male picks on the two females every once in a while, but for the most part they all hang out together in one corner of the tank and are generally model citizens.They're pretty bold little fish and definitely one of my faves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle September 18, 2015 Share September 18, 2015 Great information here. I may get trio Bartletts for my next tank. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer_Madness September 18, 2015 Author Share September 18, 2015 Great information here. I may get trio Bartletts for my next tank. Thank you for sharing. Group discussions like this are so helpful to me. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 18, 2015 Share September 18, 2015 (edited) I am going to go against the popular advice in this thread ben and suggest p.dispar or p.pulcherrimus. both are gorgeous, peaceful, and offer wonderful personality to a tank in small groups and even singly. the barletts will get out of hand in a smaller tank like yours especially without specifically designed aquascape for them. the s.latus (fatheads/sunburst) is not a bad option with caves or outcroppings for them to retreat to. whenever clients have tanks like yours with generally peaceful tanks that are not looking to upset the balance these are the species that come first to mind for demeanor/temperament, personality, and stunning appeal. if you'd like to discuss further or other options when you are ready to purchase, feel free to shoot me a PM and I'd be glad to make it happen. enjoy the research! Edited September 18, 2015 by monkiboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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