Lyretail Anthias

[igot2gats]

I've got a 75g DT / 20g sump that I'm planning. I'd love to have 1 female.

However, I've read mixed reviews. Some say they need large aquariums (125+), while others say 50+.

So, questions:

1. Do they really need larger tanks than mine?
2. Do they need to be introduced before any other fish?
3. If I could have one in my tank, would they get along with my other stock?
4. Do they HAVE to be in a group to have in your DT?

My other stock will be:

Occy Clown
Yellow striped Cardinal
Court Jester Goby
Blue Reef Chromis
Hi Fin Red Banded Goby

Thoughts?

[Allmost]

anthias need multiple times a day feeding.

they also tend to turn into males, and kill one another.


that's all there is to them ...
try to get 3, 1 male, 2 female. and feed then using a auto feeder. pellets.

[igot2gats]

anthias need multiple times a day feeding.

they also tend to turn into males, and kill one another.


that's all there is to them ...
try to get 3, 1 male, 2 female. and feed then using a auto feeder. pellets.

This is why I only want 1. I'm not a fan of the multiple feedings, even if it calls for a feeder....but that's something I guess I could deal with.

My biggest concern is tank size. Can I have just one in a 75? I want it to thrive, not just survive.

[Allmost]

again, its a small fish, that needs multiple times a day feeding.

with tangs, you are concerned about tank size, that is not the case with anthias.

[betamed]

One female should be fine in that tank. Lyre tails are usually one of the less demanding anthias. I have done well feeding 2-3 times per day.