Is Anthias fish Hardy?
Is Anthias fish Hardy?
Since they are planktonic-feeders they tend to remain out in the open swimming in midwater so they are always visible. Their hardiness varies from extremely hardy to quite delicate, depending on the species. With some exceptions they can be kept in a group, though some aquarists prefer to keep individuals.
Are lyretail anthias Reef Safe?
As active planktivores, lyretail anthias are reef-safe fish. They may investigate your live rock, but they won’t hassle your corals. Even your other invertebrates are safe from harm. Well, unless you have tiny ornamental shrimp in your tank.
How big do Anthias get?
Characteristics
| Care Difficulty | Intermediate to advanced, depending on species |
|---|---|
| Average Life Span | Up to 6 years with proper care |
| Average Adult Size | 3 to 7 inches, depending on species |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Minimum Habitat Size | 75+ gallons |
What do anthias fish eat?
They eat small organisms that float around in the water column, including copepods, crustacean larvae, and fish eggs. They are very active, flitting about the water column, picking off zooplanktors.
Are anthias hard to keep?
Anthias are considered difficult to keep in an aquarium largely because they are extremely active and require frequent feedings in order to sustain their activity. Multiple feedings per day are a must, and the addition of a mature refugium is highly recommended.
How many lyretail Anthias should you have?
Best approach I have found with anthias, and lyres particularly, is to add at least 3 females. Let them decide who gets to be the male. Lots of space and frequent feedings will help to mitigate aggression.
Will anthias eat pellets?
Over time most will adapt to eat anything and they learn from other fish during feeding frenzy to eat other stuff. A had a bimaculatus female that refused to eat anything but mysis for many months before coming around. Now they all eat frozen, flakes (mostly ocean nutrition prime reef) and sometimes small pellets.
