bartlett anthias ok with Dottybacks?

realest · 12/20/2007, 11:33 PM

Just wondering if bartlett anthias are ok with dottyback. Planning on getting a few bartlett anthias but just wanna make sure they can be together.

Also my tank is 55gal with a 25 gal fuge. currently i have (1)dottyback, (1)clown (1) scooter blenny. How many bartlett anthias should i get?

Thanks for any advice!

Blown 346 · 12/21/2007, 12:32 AM

Yes they will be fine but need ample hiding places. The only problem with getting a few is your tank isnt large enough. Your tank is barely large enough for one. They need alot of room to swim. I would only get one.

realest · 12/21/2007, 01:34 AM

Wow, they need that much room to swim? I was thinking about getting 5. Any possible way to make this happen?

And what will happen if it is not enough room for them to swim?

demonsp · 12/21/2007, 01:42 AM

If under excersized or having to compete for food and hiding spots they will stress out. Besides with so many species to chose from why would you load your system on one type. Heres a great site for unique fish. http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...3319&subref=AB

Blown 346 · 12/21/2007, 08:58 AM

Like Demon stated, not enough room can cause stress which can lead to illness and even death. Fish need not only room to swim, but to grow and for territory purposes.

killagoby · 12/21/2007, 09:04 AM

Do a male/female pair of Bartlett's. They are the heartiest of Anthais. They will do just fine in your tank together.

Blown 346 · 12/21/2007, 09:12 AM

Each one of those Anthias's needs atleast 50 gallons of water. I think more than one would be too many.

realest · 12/21/2007, 03:04 PM

Well the reason why I ask if I can get maybe like 5 is because I understand they swim together and I think that would be nice.

So really, I guess 2 would be the max I can get? Will I be pushing it if I get 3?

12/20/2007, 11:33 PM	#1
realest Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 258	bartlett anthias ok with Dottybacks? Just wondering if bartlett anthias are ok with dottyback. Planning on getting a few bartlett anthias but just wanna make sure they can be together. Also my tank is 55gal with a 25 gal fuge. currently i have (1)dottyback, (1)clown (1) scooter blenny. How many bartlett anthias should i get? Thanks for any advice!

12/21/2007, 09:04 AM	#6
killagoby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 2,150	Do a male/female pair of Bartlett's. They are the heartiest of Anthais. They will do just fine in your tank together. __________________ How much money did you spend on that rock again?

12/21/2007, 12:32 AM	#2
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	Yes they will be fine but need ample hiding places. The only problem with getting a few is your tank isnt large enough. Your tank is barely large enough for one. They need alot of room to swim. I would only get one.

12/21/2007, 01:34 AM	#3
realest Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 258	Wow, they need that much room to swim? I was thinking about getting 5. Any possible way to make this happen? And what will happen if it is not enough room for them to swim?

12/21/2007, 01:42 AM	#4
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	If under excersized or having to compete for food and hiding spots they will stress out. Besides with so many species to chose from why would you load your system on one type. Heres a great site for unique fish. http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...3319&subref=AB

12/21/2007, 08:58 AM	#5
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	Like Demon stated, not enough room can cause stress which can lead to illness and even death. Fish need not only room to swim, but to grow and for territory purposes.

12/21/2007, 09:12 AM	#7
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	Each one of those Anthias's needs atleast 50 gallons of water. I think more than one would be too many.

12/21/2007, 03:04 PM	#8
realest Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 258	Well the reason why I ask if I can get maybe like 5 is because I understand they swim together and I think that would be nice. So really, I guess 2 would be the max I can get? Will I be pushing it if I get 3?