Mixing Borbonius Anthias and Cherry Anthias???

[Shaka_Reefer]

Can I mix these two? Tank is a Red Sea Reefer peninsula 500 (4x2x2)

borbonius is about 2.5-3”

should I get a larger or smaller Cherry anthias or does it not matter?

Current tank mates:
Large black tang
Borbonius anthias
Marine betta (probably selling this one)
Midas blenny
Flame wrasse pair
Lineatus wrasse supermale

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I’ve not done it, but I’ve kept both species at different times. IMO though, cherry anthias a lot more robust, so I’d get a cherry that is smaller than the borb. I’ve had large male cherry anthias that might eat a flame wrasse. What temperature are you going to keep them at? I think if you Google Hemdal and Sacura you’ll pull up an article I wrote on them some time ago.

Jay

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

I’ve not done it, but I’ve kept both species at different times. IMO though, cherry anthias a lot more robust, so I’d get a cherry that is smaller than the borb. I’ve had large male cherry anthias that might eat a flame wrasse. What temperature are you going to keep them at? I think if you Google Hemdal and Sacura you’ll pull up an article I wrote on them some time ago.

Jay

My female flame is 3-3.5” and she’s the smallest fish. Ok I’d definitely get a smaller Cherry anthias since they get so large. And I’m currently keeping the tank between 77-78.

 

[gobybryant]

I’ve not done it, but I’ve kept both species at different times. IMO though, cherry anthias a lot more robust, so I’d get a cherry that is smaller than the borb. I’ve had large male cherry anthias that might eat a flame wrasse. What temperature are you going to keep them at? I think if you Google Hemdal and Sacura you’ll pull up an article I wrote on them some time ago.

Jay

Reviving an old thread here, but have you had success keeping Cherry Anthias at temps in the mid 70s long term @Jay Hemdal?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Reviving an old thread here, but have you had success keeping Cherry Anthias at temps in the mid 70s long term @Jay Hemdal?

I never tried, but the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach kept them long term at 78 F.

Jay

 

[gobybryant]

I never tried, but the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach kept them long term at 78 F.

Jay

Cool, thanks for the info!