Ventralis Anthias

[ysper20]

After waiting for what it seemed an eternity, I am finally getting my pair of Ventralis Anthias out of QT. What are your thoughts regarding these fish?

Can wait to post pictures tomorrow!

 

[Ligeia]

These fish need cooler water temps for long term survival. Ideally, between 71-75 max, they also are super shy and need really peaceful tankmates and take a while to adjust to bright light. Other than that they feed pretty readily!

 

[ysper20]

Thank you! I'll keep that in mind and the temperature is perfect as they are going in with my Rainbow Bottom Nem, I keep it at 75 degrees . The only other fish is a small tang :/ I hope they get along

 

[CoralNerd]

These fish need cooler water temps for long term survival. Ideally, between 71-75 max, they also are super shy and need really peaceful tankmates and take a while to adjust to bright light. Other than that they feed pretty readily!

Have you own any long term?

 

[ysper20]

The longest I have own them has been 6 weeks in QT lol

 

[Ligeia]

I had one for like 2 months it was doing awesome and then POOF it vanished. My temps were around 76-78 during the day, though

 

[Ligeia]

I think they really need a tank built around them to be successful for years. So if you got your baby tang don't add like anything else haha.

 

[CoralNerd]

I'm at 78.5, bright lighting and so far they are growing and appear healthy. Wish me luck, I'm 8 weeks going so far. I have no aggressive fish in the tank.

 

[Ligeia]

That might be part of it too. They are so shy.