most appealing Anthias specie fish - room for 4 (pic)

Brent Thomann · 05/03/2006, 10:45 AM

looking for the most appealing/prettiest reef safe Anthias specie fish.

I have never seen any in person, only online so its hard to tell which look cool. was maybe think the Male Lyretail Anthias? Picture Here

I have room for 3 or 4 of them so I'd like to get a group of them and hopefully they will swarm together in my tonga branch. I want to have only exotic cool looking fish in the tank. Currently have a Chevron, Purple, Powder Blue and Yellow tang along with a pair of clowns (perks) and a few others to the list.

Here a pic of tank-

affan · 05/03/2006, 10:50 AM

How are your tangs making out?

DirtySouth056 · 05/03/2006, 10:50 AM

sweet looking tank, love the aquascaping! Here are some different Anthias also. http://reefhotspot.com/store/index.php?cPath=21_27 Great looking fish, you may also want to check out some wrasses

ewaldm · 05/03/2006, 10:53 AM

I agree, I love the aquascaping.

Brent Thomann · 05/03/2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by affan
How are your tangs making out?

hello affan, they are doing good, ich is gone. Thanks for your help! They are also getting along real good. Once in a while the yellow will let the purple know who's the boss, but thats about it. Looking to stock the tank with some cool Anthias and corals.

thanks for the complements! I really should get some better photos, that one really doesn't do justice.

Craig Lambert · 05/03/2006, 11:06 AM

Wasn't there a thread a couple of weeks ago where you listed 10 fish you buying and the tank already had 8? And then last week 3 tangs and an anenome? If you added all of those, I would definately put the breaks on.

Brent Thomann · 05/03/2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by Craig Lambert
Wasn't there a thread a couple of weeks ago where you listed 10 fish you buying and the tank already had 8? And then last week 3 tangs and an anenome? If you added all of those, I would definately put the breaks on.

your are correct, this website rocks!! was at aquariumadvice.com for a while but found RC to be more helpful! anyways, most of the ten fish died during shipping, they where tiny nano tank fish, never again! did add 3 tangs an a anemone last week but nothing before that for 5 to 6 months. Not too concerned as my levels are still at "0". Unless you think I should wait for other reasons? I was told its good to add at once so they will get along better?

Oh, I also have a post here looking for cool corals under fluorescent night lights if you know of any, thanks!

Craig Lambert · 05/03/2006, 11:33 AM

The thread stuck in my mind because I had never seen anyone add 10 fish at once. (Not that you couldn't in a 180G). But what happen to the 8 fish that were in the tank originally? Were they lost also?

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=826302

Brent Thomann · 05/03/2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Lambert
The thread stuck in my mind because I had never seen anyone add 10 fish at once. (Not that you couldn't in a 180G). But what happen to the 8 fish that were in the tank originally? Were they lost also?

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=826302

why? lost also? what do you mean. you don't want me buying more fish do you, j/k.

I appreciate all your help but lets please stick to the topic

or PM me please.

kindest regards!

wnutz · 05/03/2006, 03:21 PM

sunburst athias

2crazyreefers · 05/03/2006, 04:46 PM

I have bartlet anthias in my 180 and a sunburst in one of my 75. Both nice anthias IMO

Johnsteph10 · 05/03/2006, 05:29 PM

I think you need to slow down a little bit and let your tank adjust to the new fish - tangs add a significant bioload to it.

Judging by your photo. your tank does not look old at all. I see no coralline algae...

The ich is not gone. You need to research it like I mentioned in the other thread. Please take your time and do this right. Your aquascaping is very nice and you want your fish to be as beautiful, right?

Just my $.02. Good luck!

aubee91 · 05/03/2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally posted by Johnsteph10
I think you need to slow down a little bit and let your tank adjust to the new fish - tangs add a significant bioload to it.

Judging by your photo. your tank does not look old at all. I see no coralline algae...

The ich is not gone. You need to research it like I mentioned in the other thread. Please take your time and do this right. Your aquascaping is very nice and you want your fish to be as beautiful, right?

Just my $.02. Good luck!

This is good advice. To addrss your original question, humpn247, the most attractive/prettiest anthias you could add to your tank would be ones which will still be alive a few months from now.

I haven't been at this all that long myself, but the few times I've hurried things something bad has happened. Patience is a very good thing in this hobby. It will save you a lot of money and heartache in the long run as well as helping make the hobby better for everyone else too.

05/03/2006, 10:45 AM	#1
Brent Thomann Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: T. Tonawanda, NY Posts: 1,825	most appealing Anthias specie fish - room for 4 (pic) looking for the most appealing/prettiest reef safe Anthias specie fish. I have never seen any in person, only online so its hard to tell which look cool. was maybe think the Male Lyretail Anthias? Picture Here I have room for 3 or 4 of them so I'd like to get a group of them and hopefully they will swarm together in my tonga branch. I want to have only exotic cool looking fish in the tank. Currently have a Chevron, Purple, Powder Blue and Yellow tang along with a pair of clowns (perks) and a few others to the list. Here a pic of tank-

05/03/2006, 10:53 AM	#4
ewaldm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 217	I agree, I love the aquascaping. __________________ Michael Ewald Current Tank Info: 35g 110 Watt PCs, BakPak Skimmer converted Refugium, Mostly Soft and LPS Corals, few sps corals

05/03/2006, 11:06 AM	#6
Craig Lambert Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,897	Wasn't there a thread a couple of weeks ago where you listed 10 fish you buying and the tank already had 8? And then last week 3 tangs and an anenome? If you added all of those, I would definately put the breaks on. __________________ "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will spend all day in a boat drinking beer." Current Tank Info: 75G Tank, 29G Sump, 100lbs LR, AquaC EV-180, Iwaki MD-20RT return Tunze nano streams 4X54 t-5/Icecap Ballast & SLR's 2x110 vho actinic

05/03/2006, 11:33 AM	#8
Craig Lambert Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,897	The thread stuck in my mind because I had never seen anyone add 10 fish at once. (Not that you couldn't in a 180G). But what happen to the 8 fish that were in the tank originally? Were they lost also? http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=826302 __________________ "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will spend all day in a boat drinking beer." Current Tank Info: 75G Tank, 29G Sump, 100lbs LR, AquaC EV-180, Iwaki MD-20RT return Tunze nano streams 4X54 t-5/Icecap Ballast & SLR's 2x110 vho actinic

05/03/2006, 04:46 PM	#11
2crazyreefers Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vt. Posts: 733	I have bartlet anthias in my 180 and a sunburst in one of my 75. Both nice anthias IMO __________________ My 4 part recipie for my acros = calcium - alk - flow & luck.

05/03/2006, 10:50 AM	#2
affan Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: From NYC, currently serving time in Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 1,125	How are your tangs making out?

05/03/2006, 10:50 AM	#3
DirtySouth056 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 254	sweet looking tank, love the aquascaping! Here are some different Anthias also. http://reefhotspot.com/store/index.php?cPath=21_27 Great looking fish, you may also want to check out some wrasses

05/03/2006, 03:21 PM	#10
wnutz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bermuda Posts: 386	sunburst athias

05/03/2006, 05:29 PM	#12
Johnsteph10 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The South Posts: 2,537	I think you need to slow down a little bit and let your tank adjust to the new fish - tangs add a significant bioload to it. Judging by your photo. your tank does not look old at all. I see no coralline algae... The ich is not gone. You need to research it like I mentioned in the other thread. Please take your time and do this right. Your aquascaping is very nice and you want your fish to be as beautiful, right? Just my $.02. Good luck! __________________ John Current Tank Info: None