Dispar Anthias and Lyretail Anthias?

cpandrewschmidt · 12/24/2007, 11:33 AM

I have a 180 g tank with 3 female and 1 male Lyretail Anthias. I'm looking to add a few more fish. Is it possible to mix Dispar Anthias with the Lyretail? Thanks!

Andrew

Snowboarda42 · 12/24/2007, 08:49 PM

I think SDguy has a mixture like this. I'm sure he'll chime in. At the least, make sure you don't get two males if you can.

SDguy · 12/25/2007, 09:32 AM

Properly QT'ed dispar, that are eating well, have full bellies, and have been completely dewormed, should mix fine in that sized system. Carl C will chime in....but I would not do dispars unless to QT as mentioned for a good 2 months.

hth

dstall · 12/25/2007, 04:15 PM

cpandrewschmidt
I have been thanking about adding some Anthias to my tank, can you share some insight about these fish? how many to a tank, type, behavior, concerns? Have seen some at the LFS and would be a nice addition to my tank for color and movement, but i know little about them.

CarlC · 12/25/2007, 06:01 PM

I don't think you'd have a problem mixing he species. Dispar can be dominating to smaller timid species but squammies can easily hold their own and keep the dispar inline.

Like Peter mentioned though a long QT will make it easier on the fish and you. IMO dispar along with ignitus are some of the most parasite infested species available. A few treatments with Prazi Pro after they are eating well is highly recommended. Keep their food soaked in Vita Chem, Selcon and Beta Glucon and they will do great.

Carl

12/24/2007, 11:33 AM	#1
cpandrewschmidt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 249	Dispar Anthias and Lyretail Anthias? I have a 180 g tank with 3 female and 1 male Lyretail Anthias. I'm looking to add a few more fish. Is it possible to mix Dispar Anthias with the Lyretail? Thanks! Andrew

12/24/2007, 08:49 PM	#2
Snowboarda42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 1,094	I think SDguy has a mixture like this. I'm sure he'll chime in. At the least, make sure you don't get two males if you can. __________________ 40B Mixed Reef 100% Captive Grown Corals See, that's the trouble with the world today. Not enough danger to kill off stupid people before they get old enough to breed. Bring back lawn darts! -PrivateJoker64 Current Tank Info: 40B, 20L Sump/Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return, 2x Hydor Koralia #2's, 150W 14K HQI, 139W T-5, Euro-Reef RS-80P Mesh Modded, 40LB LR, 80LB LS, 54x Turnover, Mostly SPS, Some Softys Too.

12/25/2007, 09:32 AM	#3
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Properly QT'ed dispar, that are eating well, have full bellies, and have been completely dewormed, should mix fine in that sized system. Carl C will chime in....but I would not do dispars unless to QT as mentioned for a good 2 months. hth __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

12/25/2007, 04:15 PM	#4
dstall Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 320	cpandrewschmidt I have been thanking about adding some Anthias to my tank, can you share some insight about these fish? how many to a tank, type, behavior, concerns? Have seen some at the LFS and would be a nice addition to my tank for color and movement, but i know little about them.

12/25/2007, 06:01 PM	#5
CarlC Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesport, PA Posts: 1,099	I don't think you'd have a problem mixing he species. Dispar can be dominating to smaller timid species but squammies can easily hold their own and keep the dispar inline. Like Peter mentioned though a long QT will make it easier on the fish and you. IMO dispar along with ignitus are some of the most parasite infested species available. A few treatments with Prazi Pro after they are eating well is highly recommended. Keep their food soaked in Vita Chem, Selcon and Beta Glucon and they will do great. Carl