Anthias (Lyretail)

I recently purchased two lyretail anthias and did so by not doing what I normally do before a purchase. That being educate myself about the given specimen before buying it. I unfortunately took the LFS's word and bought two females (thats all they had) for my 75. My question is is that will this work out or will I need to get rid of one. I read either keep them single or in a school and if in the school you need ike a 125 minimum.

-THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS!

 

it will work out the more dominate female will turn into a male. it will be cool to watch the fish change.

 

Should work out. Sometimes two isn't enough though, as the male can be a bully. It often works out better if there are a number of females, so that the males aggression will not be directed solely at one.
http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropical-fish/its-boy-lyretail-morph-105304.html

 

I'd say with only 2 they will probably stay female...maybe get a bigger fin. I would get 1 more that way the 2 are not fighting for dominance, or buy a male that has already changed. My lfs has em all the time.

 

I just ordered a trio myself, coming in tuesday, the only thing you may need to know is that they require to be fed in smaller amounts frequently, I'm probably gonna get a auto feeder if my wife doesnt work lol. post some pics, good luck

 

I would get another 1 nor two so the aggression from the dominant one will spread out to multiple fish. Just make sure to give them plenty of water flow and a varied diet and they'll be ok.

 

I would love to have a school of anthias, so personally I'd say get about 3 more females if you can (if you're wanting to watch the morph rather than get a male).

 

*Pics *

Here are some pics of them as per request. Thanks for the responses guys!

 

If you want to maintain their deep coloration, make sure you are giving them foods high in astaxanthin. (i.e. cyclop-eeze, arctipods, Micro-crabs, chopped up krill, Dainichi, etc)