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Old 12-21-2007, 03:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was wondering if it is a bad idea to put one two inch Bi-color Anthias in a 24g... What do you guys and gals think??


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Old 12-21-2007, 04:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Not enough room, anthias are mid water level fish, they love a lot of swimming room
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I agree, anthias love the open water and I think that 24g is not big enough.


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Old 12-21-2007, 05:27 PM   #4 (permalink)
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You're right. I thought about it a little, and I'm going to pass. These fish do a lot better in groups and in big tanks..
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