Is a 90 gallon enough for 2 Sunburst Anthias?

strike2867 · 07/03/2010, 01:06 PM

I'm getting a lot of mixed numbers online. Ranging from 30 to 125 gallons. They would be put in at the same time. The other inhabitants are
1 Lavender Tang
1 Blue Tang
2 Chromis
1 Blenny
1 Maroon Clown
1 Yasha Goby

Just writing that sounds like I'm at maximum already. Undetectable Nitrates and Phosphates.

KashAlp · 07/03/2010, 02:33 PM

Anthias are comparible to the chromis so id say yes for sure. add them in. I will prey for you tho tonight that the tang police dont rip you apart

kylesmoney · 07/03/2010, 05:05 PM

Dont think it should be a problem, other then the usual anthias concerns.

AquaReeferMan · 07/03/2010, 06:07 PM

Ive had 3 Lyretails in my 65g RSM tank at work for 8 months now.

In your case there shouldnt be any issues. Id atleast go with 3.

nikon187 · 07/03/2010, 06:57 PM

sunburt anthias or fat head anthias are not a harem type like most other anthias. They do best as one. If you plan on keeping the tangs you will need a bigger tank soon as both get too big for a 90 on their own.

07/03/2010, 01:06 PM	#1
strike2867 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 700	Is a 90 gallon enough for 2 Sunburst Anthias? I'm getting a lot of mixed numbers online. Ranging from 30 to 125 gallons. They would be put in at the same time. The other inhabitants are 1 Lavender Tang 1 Blue Tang 2 Chromis 1 Blenny 1 Maroon Clown 1 Yasha Goby Just writing that sounds like I'm at maximum already. Undetectable Nitrates and Phosphates.

07/03/2010, 06:07 PM	#4
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	Ive had 3 Lyretails in my 65g RSM tank at work for 8 months now. In your case there shouldnt be any issues. Id atleast go with 3. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

07/03/2010, 06:57 PM	#5
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	sunburt anthias or fat head anthias are not a harem type like most other anthias. They do best as one. If you plan on keeping the tangs you will need a bigger tank soon as both get too big for a 90 on their own. __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

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07/03/2010, 02:33 PM	#2
KashAlp Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Angus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 211	Anthias are comparible to the chromis so id say yes for sure. add them in. I will prey for you tho tonight that the tang police dont rip you apart

07/03/2010, 05:05 PM	#3
kylesmoney Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Dont think it should be a problem, other then the usual anthias concerns.