how many anthias in 50g artisan cube?

collie man · 02/10/2011, 11:37 PM

I have 3 atm. Wondering if I can do more. I have a lawnmower blenny, blue/green chromis, melonarus wrasse, and cleaner shrimp. I know they are pretty heavy eaters and I might have to upgrade my Skimmer.

Thank you, Jeremy

nanojg · 02/11/2011, 07:41 AM

Zero

GvineReefer · 02/11/2011, 07:58 AM

From what I know, min size is 70-gal for a single and upwards of 125-gal for multiple. I'd definitely say you are overstocked in the anthias department. This is one of the hardest things in this hobby; realizing that you won't be able to keep certain fish due to the size of tank you have. I would definitely not add any more. I'm considering anthias for my 90-gal, but one is probably the max I'll keep...

frankpayne32 · 02/11/2011, 10:52 AM

Agreed with above advice. Anthias are pretty delicate fish (especially at first) and seem to do better in larger tanks.

collie man · 02/11/2011, 03:11 PM

Really? Believe me I am very against putting too much into a tank. I will re home them asap.

Thanks ya'll.

02/10/2011, 11:37 PM	#1
collie man Stoney Reefer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 548	how many anthias in 50g artisan cube? I have 3 atm. Wondering if I can do more. I have a lawnmower blenny, blue/green chromis, melonarus wrasse, and cleaner shrimp. I know they are pretty heavy eaters and I might have to upgrade my Skimmer. Thank you, Jeremy

02/11/2011, 07:58 AM	#3
GvineReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 175	From what I know, min size is 70-gal for a single and upwards of 125-gal for multiple. I'd definitely say you are overstocked in the anthias department. This is one of the hardest things in this hobby; realizing that you won't be able to keep certain fish due to the size of tank you have. I would definitely not add any more. I'm considering anthias for my 90-gal, but one is probably the max I'll keep... __________________ GvineReefer Current Tank Info: 120-gal tank/sump from Planet Aquarium, 2xMP40W ES, Apex Lite, Reef Octopus XP2000SSS, NextReef SMR1 bio-pellet reactor, BRS carbon reactor, Mag7 for manifold, QuietOne 5000 return, Bubble Magus doser, 48" TEK 8-bulb T5's, DJ Power Switch

02/11/2011, 10:52 AM	#4
frankpayne32 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,177	Agreed with above advice. Anthias are pretty delicate fish (especially at first) and seem to do better in larger tanks. __________________ Frank Payne Advice to new hobbyists: listen to people that have a tank you would like to have one day, not to those with a high post count. Current Tank Info: 125 gallon in-wall (build thread is my homepage).

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nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	Zero

02/11/2011, 03:11 PM	#5
collie man Stoney Reefer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 548	Really? Believe me I am very against putting too much into a tank. I will re home them asap. Thanks ya'll.