need help deciding which anthias

[j.p]

what kind of anthias would do well in a 55 reef?

 

[fishygurl]

anthias are not the easiest of all fish.. but there is a thread in this section about anthias and there are some choices, but they will need a lot of room to swim and do best in groups.. so make sure your tank wont be crowded

 

[j.p]

thanks FishyGurl, has anyone had experience with dispair anthias?

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by J.P
http:///forum/post/2656776
thanks FishyGurl, has anyone had experience with dispair anthias?
IMO, all anthias do better in groups (1M+2-3F) and a 55 is just too small for group of most. Dispars are fairly difficult (IMO); I kept a trio for several years while I still lived in Mississippi. They were beautiful, very active fish and i think a 55 would be way too small for the trio. One would probably be ok in a 55; but I don't think it would really thrive by itself. Maybe look at some of the bright fairy wrasse; similar colors and easier to keep.