Lyretail Anthias

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by kcbrad, Dec 28, 2009.

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  1. Grant

    Grant Feather Duster

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    I am currently attempting lyretails in my 90. I wanted 3, as it's suggested in multiple places to get an odd number. About a month ago, I bought the only 2 my LFS had. 2 weeks later I was able to buy a third. The two originals are doing great, eat like crazy, and are very personable. The last one I bought was never accepted into the shoal. It died 2 days ago. I guess if you attempt multiple, buy them at the same time. I don't really know if I should try another, or just be happy with the 2 I have. Good luck with yours!!!
     
    Grant, Dec 29, 2009
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  2. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I have read that the lyretails from Maldives have the best coloring, so I will definitely go that route. And I think I'll only buy one (maybe three) that has been at the LFS for quite awhile, so I know it's eating, etc.

    Thanks for the info!
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Thanks for the great personal info. I really appreciate it!! Glad your two are still goin' strong!
     
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  4. gwhunter

    gwhunter Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I've got a pair of maldive lyretails. I haven't had them too long(about a month) and they're doing well. On thing I've noted about feeding is to watch them closely. Mine were going right after the flake for right away but I watched for a few mins and saw that they kept spitting it back out. So I've been feeding mysis and a mix of spirilina and brine flakes and there eating well. I plan to add two more females in the near future.

    Matt
     
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  5. fishguy597

    fishguy597 Astrea Snail

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    I have had one female for a while it stayed the same sex. I did have a male for a while but I started having problems with disease and I beleive that's what took him since he passed a couple of weeks ago .They are freindly fish and my female makes agrunting noise when I pass by my tank. They are great my female I've had for two years. From what I've read they do better in groups of 5 with one male. I've been keeping an out for some more but the lfs hasn't had anything . Good luck
     
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I have read that they like to be in schools. A school would be beautiful!! I'm just trying to decide if I want to use up that much space with the same type of fish...

    thanks for the info! I think that's hilarious that your female talks to you. Haha
     
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