How many Lyretail Anthias should you have?

Best approach I have found with anthias, and lyres particularly, is to add at least 3 females. Let them decide who gets to be the male. Lots of space and frequent feedings will help to mitigate aggression.

How do Anthias reproduce?

Diet: These anthias feed on zooplankton. Reproduction: Males choose a harem of females with which to mate. After the male’s courtship display, gametes are released into open water and believed to hatch within 20 hours and within three or so days, can feed on their own.

How long do Lyretail Anthias live?

around 5-6 years
Lyretail Anthias Lifespan As such, it’s no real surprise their lifespan only comes in around 5-6 years.

Are Lyretail Anthias aggressive?

Temperament: In general, Lyretail Anthias are peaceful fish that will get along with other tank inhabitants, so long as they are provided a proper diet and enough room to freely swim about. When underfed or kept in cramped conditions, they have been known to become aggressive towards smaller, more passive fish.

Can you mix different anthias?

yes. there is always a pecking order, but you can. there are worse fish to combine, anthias are not too aggressive, and after the initial bullying, all will be fine.

How do you keep Lyretails anthias?

Lyretail anthias are perfectly suited to be kept in a coral filled reef display. They are open water swimmers that feed on zooplankton, ignoring sessile invertebrates. All but the tiniest of ornamental shrimps would also be safe. The only caveat to this is their food requirements.

Where are Lyretail Anthias found?

Indo-Pacific region
The lyretail anthias is found in the Indo-Pacific region, most often around coral reefs, in clear lagoons, and steep slopes to a depth of 35 m. They often are found in large schools.

How do you care for lyretail anthias?

As with most anthias species, Lyretail anthias feed constantly from the water column, on zooplankton, in the wild. In the home aquarium, especially after recent shipping and probable lack of food, these fish should be fed high protein content frozen/live foods in small portions many times throughout the day.

Are Anthias reef Safe?

In general, anthias make excellent candidates for reef aquaria as they are strictly planktivores and as such will not harm corals, clams, anemones or crustaceans. Since they are planktonic-feeders they tend to remain out in the open swimming in midwater so they are always visible.

Can I keep 2 anthias?

You could keep one anthias, but one anthias is boring… and I dont see why people seem to think you have to have 3 or more anthias… a pair of 1M 1F does just fine and dandy.

Are anthias Reef Safe?

How do you breed lyretail anthias?

Breeding Lyretail Anthias. The lyretail anthias is a protogynous hermaphroditic species. This means that all lyretail anthias are born as females and only develop into males if there is a shortage of males. If the male fall prey to a predator the dominant female turns into a male in a couple of weeks.

What are the best tank mates for a lyretail anthias?

And while you can get away with almost any like-minded fish as a tank mate, some of the best include: Lyretail anthias are protogynous hermaphrodites. This means all fish are born female. The dominant fish in the group then becomes male.

Is the lyretail anthias hermaphroditic or protogynous?

The lyretail anthias is a protogynous hermaphroditic species. This means that all lyretail anthias are born as females and only develop into males if there is a shortage of males. If the male fall prey to a predator the dominant female turns into a male in a couple of weeks.

How do you tell the difference between male and female lyretail anthias?

Breeding Lyretail Anthias Sexing lyretail anthias is easy: the males are more colorful than the yellow females. The male also has a very elongated dorsal spine while females don’t. The lyretail anthias is a protogynous hermaphroditic species.