Chromis or damsels are very active, the chromis do best in a school (Ive got one of 3 right now). Anthias are way too big for the 40, they live in harems (mine is one male 4 females) which they need to be happy. Dottybacks are small and co but they can be mean! Ive got one, shes well behaved but shes the smallest fish in that tank. If you get one I would go for cultivated reef, they are aquacultured and seem to have more mild manners. I have an orchid!
Anthias are really nice but I read that they need a bigger tank.
Any experience on wrasses?
How many chromis max could I add?
I have several chromis quite a bit larger than my anthias, so size can really depend on the species. Like anthias, chromis also need to be fed small amounts often (multiple feedings per day). I have 12 in my tank, and contrary to popular belief - they are not cannibalistic (you can maintain a good 'swarm' with the right feeding and reef environment).
What species of anthias would be good for the 40g for now.
Ive got 3 in my 70 plus a different colored one that doesnt school with the other 3
They are actually pretty big! Males get to be like 6 inches and females like 4 or 5 each. One of the bigger anthias for sure!
Good know, I will skip for now, maybe chromis.
I agree 100% my three green chromis came together and they are very happy jsut the 3 of them. Cant separate them ever
Uh weird. My male is about 4 inches and he has grown since I got him. The females are smaller!
Yeah Ive seen adult chromis and they are pretty big!!! Mine have grown a little over the last 8 months I have them!
If you want some "interesting" chromis - try some black/yellow lyretail chromis. They behave completely different and will actually inhabit rock caves (I have 3 that live in barnacles).
