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03/18/2012, 10:40 AM | #1 |
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Best looking anthias?
I am considering a school of anthias for a new tank (125-180g range).
What do you think are the best looking athias? I really have only seen most species in pictures...
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Square back anthias are IMO the best looking anthias
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03/18/2012, 11:06 AM | #4 |
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I really like the ventralis
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03/18/2012, 11:22 AM | #5 |
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I second the ventralis.
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03/18/2012, 12:38 PM | #6 |
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Definitely ventralis anthias. For a larger anthias it would be white bar anthias IMO.
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I like bartlett's a lot, but if money isnt the issue I have to go with ventralis
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Pseudanthias flavoguttatus IMO and they are a lot easier than ventralis.
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Tuka here
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03/18/2012, 03:51 PM | #10 |
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smithvanizi and parvirostris are two of my favorites. Small, gorgeous, and peaceful.
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Pseudanthias pulcherrimus are my favorite. Stay small and pack a lot of color! Pseudanthias parvirostris are small and gorgeous as well.
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resplendant and randall's here
there color compliments my sps dominated tank
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There are many nice anthias but without knowing your plans for other fish (and how often you like to feed), its hard to make a recommendation. For instance ventralis are nice but fade away in unsuitable systems and do better in the long run in cooler water. IME the females are also very wussy unless in a quiet tank. I would look for a hardier species especially if you have boisterous fish. Good luck with whatever species you decide on! |
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My bartletts and lyretails suddenly went missing, you can check out the thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2146715 I really like anthias though, so I'm thinking of getting some more, or possible setting up and anthias only tank.
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How about bimacs? Sorry for the bad pic
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03/19/2012, 07:07 PM | #22 |
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Definetly the Ventralis Anthais
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03/19/2012, 11:14 PM | #23 |
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