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Originally Posted by naesco
Scott Michael is the authority on saltwater fish.
Here is a talk he gave on anthias which I hope your will consider when you make the decision on whether or not you choose antias for your tank,
http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog...el_030401.html
I tried dispar anthias because I understood they were the easiest to keep and understood they did better is a small shoal. One by one they petered out. In talking with other reefers, they relayed that their experience was the same.
Although they are beautiful fish, I will not try keepin them again. |
Thanks Naesco! I was looking for that talk. Actually, the process I was discribing above and the issues about Bartletts turning male was also from him. It seems there isn't a totally clear answer on the anthias, hence why I am looking for some anecdotal experience. I do understand they are a species that needs the social hierarchy of a large shoal and have gone through the debate of whether or not to get them. I think I have decided that I am going to try them but only after a lot of homework, which I have been doing for about 2 months now. I am thinking a building an automatic live breeder/feeder for them to supplement their diet as well.
I've heard the same about dispars by have also heard they are more finicky. It seems the Bartletts are more hardy but without the a-hole attitude of the lyretails. The sunsets are also very hardy if you can get them eating.