anthias
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sleeper
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I did a bunch of research on anthias right before I was going to move to a 65 gallon. There are many different kinds of anthias, from lyretails to bimacs and everything in between.
They generally like to eat three times a day, that's true, but twice is really fine if you're conscientious about it.
Also, I would strongly recommend at least two, a male and a female, as it kind of defeats the real beauty of such a fish to have only one. Three is even better (if you have the space).
Google some good descriptions of anthias on certain sites and you'll get a good rundown of what to expect from each species.
They generally like to eat three times a day, that's true, but twice is really fine if you're conscientious about it.
Also, I would strongly recommend at least two, a male and a female, as it kind of defeats the real beauty of such a fish to have only one. Three is even better (if you have the space).
Google some good descriptions of anthias on certain sites and you'll get a good rundown of what to expect from each species.
1journeyman
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Research them carefully.
As stated above, there are a wide array of Anthias. Some do well in tanks, others are not suited for captivity.
Keeping 1 probably won't work though. These are "schooling" fish. Just 1 will feel nervous and stressed all the time.
As stated above, there are a wide array of Anthias. Some do well in tanks, others are not suited for captivity.
Keeping 1 probably won't work though. These are "schooling" fish. Just 1 will feel nervous and stressed all the time.