Anthias in a 75

[Imbarrie]

I would really like to get some anthias in the future. I am not sure which kind yet, but if I get them I would like 4 or 5. I am concerned I dont have enough tank.

There is a lot of advice out there stating 75 would be ok in small numbers but I would like to know what MR members think about this.

 

[Awibrandy]

It depends on what anthias you are ultimately planning on. Some grow larger then others.

 

[Imbarrie]

Is it a size constraint or a behavioral constraint?

I have 2 False Percs with a GBTA and 4 Blue Green Damsels.

I have 70-80 lbs fiji rock with plenty of small caves and hiding places.

I was looking into Dispar or Lyretail.

 

[caad3]

I would Shoot for the smaller ones, I think Lyretail's grow large and are pretty agressive. Barletts might be a good choice, but 3 would be a more reasonable number.

 

[Awibrandy]

It is both!
They need space, and the more aggressive the more room, and hiding places they will need.

 

[Imbarrie]

I think I will wait for my next tank upgrade.

I dont think I would be content with 3.

 

[2slo4me]

I had one nice size 4 inch+ pink square anthias he was fine in my 75 gallon but at nite he was going nutz after lights out this past week 2 of my fish jumped my orange spotted goby and my flame hawk. i put him in my 40 gallon breeder with just a snapper and hes doing fine now.

ive had lyretail anthias in the past in there and they were too aggresive. i say stay with a species that stays kinda small. unless u feel like trying out my pink square anthias . if thats the case shoot me a pm . he/she eats everything lol