ID these Anthias!

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  1. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    They were labeled as "Anthias" at the LFS, lol! I have my own idea of what type they are, but I wanted to throw it out to the 3reef community to see what you all think.

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  4. Pickupman66

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    what about dispar???
     
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    I was thinking that to because it's dorsal fin looks like a dispar!
     
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  6. m2434

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    The females can be very similar. I can't tell for sure. I guess we'll know when one turns male though...
     
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  7. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Actually, I initially thought they were either Ignitus or Carberry, but after the suggestions here, I looked at images of female Dispars, and I think we have a winner.

    Here's an image I found, and they look almost identical. My photo taking skills are very lacking... and it's really showing now, lol!

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  8. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    I've found the proper ID, and thought I'd conclude the thread.

    Nemanthias carberryi: The Carberryi Anthias is also known as the Threadfin Anthias and comes from the reefs of the Maldives and is a very striking fish. These Anthias are purple on the head and abdomen area and the back and tail are yellow. They are very active and help to draw out shier fish that share the tank with them.

    Other pictures of females confim that what I have are indeed Carberryi.

    For some reason, the OP pics aren't working, so here they are:
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  9. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Well, had to be one or the other LOL. Seems that they are doing well, and presumably eating well now. Congrats!
     
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