Anthias!

Bradly88 · #1 10/26/2007, 11:42 AM

I am planning to setup a 35gallon long reef nano! now i want to pose this question! if i keep the aquascaping to a minimum to allow for maximum swimming space. Would it be possible to keep some anthias in there or is the setup just too small? if i can then what anthias should i look at getting?

Help an advise is appreciated
Thanks
brad

Bradly88 · #2 10/26/2007, 12:46 PM

oh forgot some info on my display! its 40"x16"x16"! around 35gallons! sump is 20gallons! any ideas?

killagoby · #3 10/26/2007, 12:58 PM

I would try for a reef safe Wrasse instead. The Anthias need more room than that. Most reef safe wrasses can be just as colorful and not as demanding as most Anthias.

Bradly88 · #4 10/26/2007, 01:24 PM

ive been looking at some wrasse but the real attractive ones are quite pricey! i was thinking maybe 3 or 4 green chromis! i want a bit of activity in the tank!

killagoby · #5 10/26/2007, 01:27 PM

Don't rush in to it and do Chromis. They get boring quick. How much are you looking to spend?

killagoby · #6 10/26/2007, 01:35 PM

Try these:

Carpenter's Wrasse

Ocellaris Clown

Firefish

Fridmani Psudo

Midas Blenny

Pygmy Angel

Bradly88 · #7 10/26/2007, 02:19 PM

i would say the most i would go on a wrasse is about $50 - $80! would rather put my money into some nice corals or other fish! but nah i wont rush into the chromis! i have time since i havnt started the build yet! still just planning! i will have a look at your suggestions! thanks..

brad

killagoby · #8 10/26/2007, 02:34 PM

Happy reefing. Make sure you put up a post with your tank set-up so you can get some helpful hints on what to do and not to do. I learned by trial and error years ago. It got expensive.

gsusfreak · #9 10/26/2007, 02:52 PM

im gonna do something similar to this....but the tank im getting is 48x12.5x13....can't wait to see how your turn out...make sure to post some pics

lpsluver · #10 10/26/2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bradly88
oh forgot some info on my display! its 40"x16"x16"! around 35gallons! sump is 20gallons! any ideas?

Almost 44 gallons according to my calculations. Bigger is better. 3.33 x 1.33 x 1.33 x 7.4 (l x w x h x 7.4)

Bradly88 · #11 10/27/2007, 12:24 AM

I will definately post pics once i get started! A few more things i must sort out first! Happy reefing!