M. evansi, P. ignitus, or N. carberryi

KoleTang · Jan 19, 2015

Does anyone have experience a harem of any of these species?

Which of these three species is going to be the most peaceful towards possible later anthias additions (P. tuka or P. ventralis may be added later depending on how well these guys go)?

Would avansi and ignitus be more difficult to get eating than carberryi?

eatbreakfast · Jan 19, 2015

Of those species I have found evansi to be the most difficult to keep, as they frequently are difficult to get feeding. The other two species are relatively easier. All three species are good candidates to mix with more docile tankmates, though ventralis anthias do better in cooler temps.

bsagea · Jan 19, 2015

We currently have Ignitus, Carberryi and Lyretail in our (3) tanks. I agree that the Evansi can be difficult having lost (3) of them a couple years ago. One thing we believe to very important is that
they are kept in QT for a few weeks to make sure they are eating well before going into the DT. Other than that there's a possibility that they may starve.

fragman4 · Jan 21, 2015

Evansi also seem to bit a bit deceptive. They look like they do well for a couple months and then out of nowhere they die off. Their longevity is not that good. Ventralis is another hard to keep species. Like the poster above stated, they like cooler water and are pretty shy fish. If you have any aggressive fish in the tank chances are you will rarely see the ventralis.