Show me your Borbonius Anthias!

[esther]

You guys.... I’m so excited. We just added 3 Borbs to our tank yesterday and they’re just the most beautiful fish. Here’s a photo of one that I got this morning.

 

[Tahoe61]

I have not kept one, but agree they are stunning. Congrats on your new acquisitions.

 

[esther]

I have not kept one, but agree they are stunning. Congrats on your new acquisitions.

Thanks!!

 

[locito277]

Hardiest and toughest anthias in the family. From tiny ones to larger ones they always eat. They grow rather quickly and form a hierarchy. Three is a good number. I have three smaller ones in my 350. Enjoy them as they are very personable and will come out to greet you.

 

[esther]

Hardiest and toughest anthias in the family. From tiny ones to larger ones they always eat. They grow rather quickly and form a hierarchy. Three is a good number. I have three smaller ones in my 350. Enjoy them as they are very personable and will come out to greet you.

Got any pics of yours?

 

[locito277]

Got any pics of yours?

Mostly videos. Got 3 in the 350. 6 in the 720.

 

[Zionas]

They look very tempting! Would you recommend them for a beginner though and are they a fish that can be bought without seeing them first?

 

[Jminasalli]

Can these be kept single?

 

[Zionas]

Yes. They’re a relatively solitary species.

 

[Jminasalli]

Yes. They’re a relatively solitary species.

Could they be kept with a school of lyretail?

 

[Zionas]

Not sure. I’m not the Anthias guy here. Sorry. However since they’re different genus, maybe worth a try.

 

[jeffrey750750]

Love those, beautiful fish

 

[Jminasalli]

Just ordered one from tsm super excited for this fish.

 

[esther]

They look very tempting! Would you recommend them for a beginner though and are they a fish that can be bought without seeing them first?

They're hearty fish, but they're not cheap. I wouldn't recommend to a beginner just because of the cost factor. But it's ultimately up to you. I love ours.

 

[Zionas]

Thanks. How long can they live? Are they short lived like many other Anthias?

 

[esther]

Well, so far mine have lived 7 months. I’m hoping to have them for many years to come, so we’ll see. Maybe someone else who’s had them longer can chime in.

 

[Zionas]

I see. Do they really need to be fed many times a day?

 

[esther]

I see. Do they really need to be fed many times a day?

Yes. We feed like 3-5X a day. I've found that when we don't feed that often, they have a tendency to get more aggressive toward other fish because they get HANGRY. lol

 

[Zionas]

Ahhh yes lol how big’s your tank and what are your longest living fish?

 

[esther]

Ahhh yes lol how big’s your tank and what are your longest living fish?

220g and we just set it up in February of 2020. This is our 3rd tank (last one was 15 years ago). Longest living fish currently will be a year in February.