anthia compatibility

[re-fin-away]

I currently have 6 Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) in my 180g DT. I would like to add 6 Maldives Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) to the tank as well. Would this work out or would there be nothing but trouble from the 2 groups?

 

[chort55]

If I remember right most anthias are fine with other groups and even the males aren't an issue because they are from different type. I was looking at adding the lyretails w/ bartletts and was told it would be fine because of this reasoning.

 

[harlequinreefer]

Anthias are sequential hermaphrodites, meaning they can change sex. Add an odd number of females to your tank and you should be fine. Adding male anthias of a different species sometimes causes havoc. I like to just add females and let that group decide who's going to change to male.