Mixing different Anthias

[coweyes298]

I currently have 4 female Randall's Anthias in QT treating with metro for white stringy poop. Am planning run copper and prozipro later the course of QT. I am thinking getting more Anthias in groups before the copper treatment so I can QT them at the sametime. What would be good different Anthias for my current Randalls? And should the new Anthias be all female? I am looking at Dispar or Resplendent Anthias. Am leaning more to Dispar since I couldn't tell the difference between Resplendent and Randall's.

 

[eatbreakfast]

I would recommend dispars. Randall's and resplendent are sister species, so very similar looking. Dispars are different enough, but still a good social fit with Randall's.

All females is ideal for these species.

 

[azbigjohn]

If you search the forum, someone did a nice write up on Anthias and combining them I think about 6 months ago....

 

[coweyes298]

Thanks.

Another question:

I have a 48 x 24 x 20 display tank plus a 30 gallon sump that has been running for almost a year a half. Medium rock work.

Current live stock :

1 x Blue Hippo Tang (3.5 ~ 4 inch)
1 x Powder Blue Tang (3.5 ~ 4 inch)
1 x Formosa Wrasse (4 inch). In transition to adult right now. Most of its juvi coloration is gone.
1 x Midas Blenny (4 inch)
pair of snowflake clown
1 x flame hawk fish

I also have 4 female Randall's Anthias in QT right now.

Was thinking to add 4 more anthias to the list (total of 8 anthias), but don't know if it is going to be too crowded for the tank.

I know the Formosa and PBT, perhaps Blue Hippo will eventually outgrow the tank. But want to see your guys opinions of stocking ideas.

Thanks.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks.

Another question:

I have a 48 x 24 x 20 display tank plus a 30 gallon sump that has been running for almost a year a half. Medium rock work.

Current live stock :

1 x Blue Hippo Tang (3.5 ~ 4 inch)
1 x Powder Blue Tang (3.5 ~ 4 inch)
1 x Formosa Wrasse (4 inch). In transition to adult right now. Most of its juvi coloration is gone.
1 x Midas Blenny (4 inch)
pair of snowflake clown
1 x flame hawk fish

I also have 4 female Randall's Anthias in QT right now.

Was thinking to add 4 more anthias to the list (total of 8 anthias), but don't know if it is going to be too crowded for the tank.

I know the Formosa and PBT, perhaps Blue Hippo will eventually outgrow the tank. But want to see your guys opinions of stocking ideas.

Thanks.

I don't see an issue adding the 4 more anthias.

 

[Eric23]

I recently got 3 Randall's Anthias and they are doing awesome. I've never had much luck with Anthias but these took to eating LRS reef frenzy right away. I stick it on the side of the tank and get they get right in there with the rest of my fish and go to town ....

 

[Eric23]

My percula chased them around a bit when I first added them but now everyone is fine.

 

[coweyes298]

Yea. I got luck with recent Randall's Anthias too. Right out off the bag to QT these little guys start to eat pellet! Lost one overnight which I couldn't find any clue... The remaining 4 are eating and hanging in QT well, except a smaller one got bullied to the corner by two of the larger Anthias several times during the day. I am looking to have 4 more dispar to add to this QT group since 4 original Randall's are eating pellet. They might be introducing to feeding response for the new addition Anthias.

Knock on wood.

 

[Wrasse-cal]

If you search the forum, someone did a nice write up on Anthias and combining them I think about 6 months ago....

Where is this? I couldn’t find it...

 

[Wrasse-cal]

@eatbreakfast (and other Anthias experts) what are your thoughts on mixing Ignitious Anthias with Bartletts Anthias? If doable, would 3 small females of each (6 total) be OK? my hesitation would be with Bartlett aggression and if the 2 males would be expected to clash.

I’m stocking from scratch a 75 gallon DT.

 

[eatbreakfast]

@eatbreakfast (and other Anthias experts) what are your thoughts on mixing Ignitious Anthias with Bartletts Anthias? If doable, would 3 small females of each (6 total) be OK? my hesitation would be with Bartlett aggression and if the 2 males would be expected to clash.

I’m stocking from scratch a 75 gallon DT.

I find bartletts are a bit aggressive for ignitus.

 

[Wrasse-cal]

I find bartletts are a bit aggressive for ignitus.

Thanks. Is there a small anthias you would consider OK to mix with the Bartletts?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks. Is there a small anthias you would consider OK to mix with the Bartletts?

Squammis, kashiwae, huchtii, mortoni....

 

[Wrasse-cal]

Squammis, kashiwae, huchtii, mortoni....

Thanks again. Any small (3.5 or less) species that would mesh well with the Ignitious? Ideally looking for a pinkish/yellowish Anthias to contrast the more orange Ignitious.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks again. Any small (3.5 or less) species that would mesh well with the Ignitious? Ideally looking for a pinkish/yellowish Anthias to contrast the more orange Ignitious.

Randalls, resplendent, parvirostris, evansi, flavoguttatus, smithvenezi.

 

[Wrasse-cal]

Would 3 Ignitious and 3 smithvanizi be a good idea in a 75 gallon display? I’d intend to get all small females. I’ve heard about male/male aggression being an issue. Would that be a concern here?

With the smithvanizi being a deeper water species, any qualms about adjustment to a high light tank?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Would 3 Ignitious and 3 smithvanizi be a good idea in a 75 gallon display? I’d intend to get all small females. I’ve heard about male/male aggression being an issue. Would that be a concern here?

With the smithvanizi being a deeper water species, any qualms about adjustment to a high light tank?

They will adjust to brighter light. But they can be picky at feeding. Having the ignitus in the tank will help them take food.

 

[Wrasse-cal]

Thanks so much. And 3 and 3 is OK?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks so much. And 3 and 3 is OK?

Should be fine.

 

[azbigjohn]

Where is this? I couldn’t find it...

My apologies, I finally found the article I was speaking of, but in rereading it, it was mainly an overview, and did not go into detail about mixing them.

Here is the link: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/fish-spotlight-anthias.264/