Can you mix Anthias in general?

lindenfish88 · 01/09/2009, 11:05 AM

Was wondering if it would be possible to mix other anthias together?? Would there be aggression towards other anthias who are different?

r-balljunkie · 01/09/2009, 11:14 AM

yes. there is always a pecking order, but you can.

there are worse fish to combine, anthias are not too aggressive, and after the initial bullying, all will be fine.

LobsterOfJustice · 01/09/2009, 11:17 AM

you can mix, as long as there is only one male anthias

lindenfish88 · 01/09/2009, 11:17 AM

so mixing lyratail and blotches would be alright?

r-balljunkie · 01/09/2009, 11:28 AM

i have 2 blotchy and 1 Ignitus. they are fine. the lyratails are a bit bigger than the blotchy anthias. i guess it would depend on fishes displacement. the blotchy's will hide for awhile when they are new. if you already have the lyratail, wouldnt worry about it too much. if you have not purchased the lyratail, i would prob go with something smaller, like the sunbursts, IMO

LobsterOfJustice · 01/09/2009, 11:33 AM

yes it will be fine assuming the tank it a decent size, they pick on each other a little but shouldnt be a problem in a tank 4ft or larger. Just make sure there is only one male.

LunarDDS · 01/09/2009, 12:15 PM

r-ball - i thought you had 3 blotchy? what happened? i'm about to get a few but i'm worried if they are hardy enough.

SDguy · 01/09/2009, 12:54 PM

I've mixed multiple species, including males, without issue. I have had more issues with females of the same species fighting than anything else. You need lots of space, though....

r-balljunkie · 01/09/2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by LunarDDS
r-ball - i thought you had 3 blotchy? what happened? i'm about to get a few but i'm worried if they are hardy enough.

yeppers, one kicked the bucket. came from a different batch. thats life, when you order online. to be fair, it was around when the midwest got hit with a bad storm, and instead of 10:00 am delivery, didnt get there till 5:00 pm!

thats life. for the price, no complaints. still nice.

c

tom obrecht · 01/09/2009, 06:39 PM

Yes you can! Here are a few old pics from my 260 that close to 50 anthias of different species.

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Coyle · 03/28/2009, 01:39 PM

tom, could you give a quick rundown of all the anthias species you have in your tank, and if any species proved to be problematic? I read through your totm but that was from a few years ago, and i was wondering if there have been any changes.

MileHighFish · 03/28/2009, 01:58 PM

Is it true that they don't like MH or too bright of light?

Coyle · 03/28/2009, 02:02 PM

I believe that is true for some species (particularly those from deeper water), but not all.

MileHighFish · 03/28/2009, 02:03 PM

Is a 100 gal DT too small? Sorry dont mean to HiJack

Coyle · 03/28/2009, 02:12 PM

you should be fine putting a harem in a tank that size. Just make sure you can handle the added bioload, they require multiple daily feedings.

MileHighFish · 03/28/2009, 02:20 PM

That true about the feeding regimen, thanks for the advice.

01/09/2009, 11:05 AM	#1
lindenfish88 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 155	Can you mix Anthias in general? Was wondering if it would be possible to mix other anthias together?? Would there be aggression towards other anthias who are different?

01/09/2009, 11:14 AM	#2
r-balljunkie Registered Reefer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,059	yes. there is always a pecking order, but you can. there are worse fish to combine, anthias are not too aggressive, and after the initial bullying, all will be fine. __________________ ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ 58G Oceanic Illuminata rimless with GH overflow , Mazarra LED x 3, Tunze 6095 x 2, Eheim 1260, BM-180 skimmer, TLF reactors, Apex LT .

01/09/2009, 11:17 AM	#3
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	you can mix, as long as there is only one male anthias __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

01/09/2009, 11:28 AM	#5
r-balljunkie Registered Reefer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,059	i have 2 blotchy and 1 Ignitus. they are fine. the lyratails are a bit bigger than the blotchy anthias. i guess it would depend on fishes displacement. the blotchy's will hide for awhile when they are new. if you already have the lyratail, wouldnt worry about it too much. if you have not purchased the lyratail, i would prob go with something smaller, like the sunbursts, IMO __________________ ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ 58G Oceanic Illuminata rimless with GH overflow , Mazarra LED x 3, Tunze 6095 x 2, Eheim 1260, BM-180 skimmer, TLF reactors, Apex LT .

01/09/2009, 11:33 AM	#6
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	yes it will be fine assuming the tank it a decent size, they pick on each other a little but shouldnt be a problem in a tank 4ft or larger. Just make sure there is only one male. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

01/09/2009, 12:15 PM	#7
LunarDDS Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 334	r-ball - i thought you had 3 blotchy? what happened? i'm about to get a few but i'm worried if they are hardy enough.

01/09/2009, 12:54 PM	#8
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I've mixed multiple species, including males, without issue. I have had more issues with females of the same species fighting than anything else. You need lots of space, though.... __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

01/09/2009, 06:39 PM	#10
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	Yes you can! Here are a few old pics from my 260 that close to 50 anthias of different species. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

03/28/2009, 01:39 PM	#11
Coyle Coral Samurai Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NOLA Posts: 351	tom, could you give a quick rundown of all the anthias species you have in your tank, and if any species proved to be problematic? I read through your totm but that was from a few years ago, and i was wondering if there have been any changes.

03/28/2009, 01:58 PM	#12
MileHighFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NM. Posts: 1,722	Is it true that they don't like MH or too bright of light? __________________ See "Red House" for pics!! I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. Mitch Hedberg Current Tank Info: Reef tank, 100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..

03/28/2009, 02:02 PM	#13
Coyle Coral Samurai Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NOLA Posts: 351	I believe that is true for some species (particularly those from deeper water), but not all.

03/28/2009, 02:03 PM	#14
MileHighFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NM. Posts: 1,722	Is a 100 gal DT too small? Sorry dont mean to HiJack __________________ See "Red House" for pics!! I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. Mitch Hedberg Current Tank Info: Reef tank, 100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..

03/28/2009, 02:12 PM	#15
Coyle Coral Samurai Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NOLA Posts: 351	you should be fine putting a harem in a tank that size. Just make sure you can handle the added bioload, they require multiple daily feedings.

03/28/2009, 02:20 PM	#16
MileHighFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NM. Posts: 1,722	That true about the feeding regimen, thanks for the advice. __________________ See "Red House" for pics!! I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. Mitch Hedberg Current Tank Info: Reef tank, 100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..