Anthias

Have been continuing to search for option for a 46gallon bowfront. I am pretty sure that anthias a a group are out but what do you guys consider as a minimum aquarium size to keepa single anthias?
From my research it seems that they would not do well as a pair but only a larger group which would require a tank of 100+gallons. Keeping a single fish seems ot be ok in a smaller tank but I wonder if the stress of being kept alone when theyare used to schooling wouldcause too much stress to the fish.

I know the answers to the abvoe questions would vary depending on specific genus/species. I read an article awhile ago but am unable to find it, I am considering maybe a bartletts anthias since they seem to be one of the easier varities to keep.

 

In my experience single anthias dont do well....i'd say no go on anthias

 

46 gallons is imo too small for an anthias. I had one briefly in a 55 and though that was too small. They are a delicate critter.

 

ok thanks for the information, I figured it would be. its funny before I bought my SW tank I thought my options would be endless but so many of them require such large tanks. I am glad I went with the 46gal instead of a 16 or 26gal like I originally had planned!

 

probably could do a barletts ive seen a lot of tanks with one in there and more than that in some lol

 

46 was my first tank size and I loved it! there are a ton of fish that would be great keep looking and researching!

 

I do love the tankits seems perfect for aquascaping my first SW scape since anything bigger would have been overwelming lol. Took me 3 days to do the 46 and in the couple months I have already noticed a few things I wish I may have done a little different to make my lifer easier or add more environment fishies.

As for a ton of fish options, there do seem to be a lot but they seem to be mostly the gobies, blennies, darters, etc that my wife is not a big fan of. Trying to find some interesting things besides are 2 small clowns to add.

 

Hard to find, but a Red saddled anthias stays small and does well alone. Mild mannered except with conspecifics. Mine is in a 30 gallon (for now) and is housed with an Orange Spot Filefish and some Barnacle blennies.

If you even see them in pairs or a trio, don't do it unless your tank is huge and they don't see each other much or don't , at least, feel so territorial. They were the craziest fighters I've ever seen.