Disbar Anthias - Aquarium Advice

the grim reefer · 02-02-2007, 09:21 AM

My LFS just got in some disbar anthias and they are beautiful..any feedback on them? Also I have read that they are difficult to keep. My LFS guy said that its getting them to eat at 1st then they are a good fish to have..he will make sure that they are eating if I decide to take one. Also I have read mixed reviews on how many. Because I want to have different colors in my tank I was hoping to get away with 1 but they are a schooling fish. So would 1 or 2 be better do you think?

Thanks Grim

afilter · 02-02-2007, 10:03 AM

I had a single anthias for sometime. It did not do well. One thing to consider with anthias is your ability to feed multiple times a day (3+). They have very high metabolism and need to eat small portions several times a day. This can also be difficult if you have other agressive eaters in the tank as my anthias was not. I think this was my downfall as I am gone during the day.

I have also heard small schools do best 1 male 2 females. Possibly someone with more experience with this particular species can offer more guidance.

HTH,

**melosu58** · 02-02-2007, 07:08 PM

I have the bartletts anthias and 1 pink square anthias. I only feed every other day and on the off days They eat some of the seaweed selects that I have for my tang. I`ve read about the multiple eatings but after 6 months so far so good. As a matter of fact here they are

the grim reefer · 02-02-2007, 11:06 PM

They are absolutely beautiful! That is why I have to have them....thank you for the picture of the eye candy melosu.....I am going to go and get them tomorrow...he only has 2 left.

Thanks Again Guys!

**melosu58** · 02-02-2007, 11:12 PM

You are welcome

02-02-2007, 09:21 AM	#1
the grim reefer Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 88	Disbar Anthias My LFS just got in some disbar anthias and they are beautiful..any feedback on them? Also I have read that they are difficult to keep. My LFS guy said that its getting them to eat at 1st then they are a good fish to have..he will make sure that they are eating if I decide to take one. Also I have read mixed reviews on how many. Because I want to have different colors in my tank I was hoping to get away with 1 but they are a schooling fish. So would 1 or 2 be better do you think? Thanks Grim

02-02-2007, 10:03 AM	#2
afilter Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,290 Images: 19	I had a single anthias for sometime. It did not do well. One thing to consider with anthias is your ability to feed multiple times a day (3+). They have very high metabolism and need to eat small portions several times a day. This can also be difficult if you have other agressive eaters in the tank as my anthias was not. I think this was my downfall as I am gone during the day. I have also heard small schools do best 1 male 2 females. Possibly someone with more experience with this particular species can offer more guidance. HTH, __________________ Aaron Tank: 90 Gal SW Reef in the making See my info for setup and inhabitant details:

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02-02-2007, 11:06 PM	#4
the grim reefer Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 88	They are absolutely beautiful! That is why I have to have them....thank you for the picture of the eye candy melosu.....I am going to go and get them tomorrow...he only has 2 left. Thanks Again Guys!