Anthias and Cleaner Shrimp

[stevot123]

I currently have a cleaner shrimp in my tank and have been looking to get some more color in my tank. I have found a couple of anthias that I like but have read that they have to be monitored with shrimp. I have grown very fond of my cleaner and do not want to get rid of him/loose him. If anthias are not compatible can someone suggest an alternate fish for a 55 gallon with 1 damsel, 1 false perc clown, pink and blue goby, and lawnmower blenny with several coral.

Thx, Steven

 

[stevot123]

ooooopppps and a six line as well . . . forgot about that one

 

[rostato]

Firefish, different wrasses

 

[rostato]

Whoops not with te six line, be careful with adding more wrasses. Sounds like you have quit a bit in the tank already

 

[derek_s]

Yeah, what dawgdude said may be the truth, depending on the anthias. SOme are very skiddish, but some are a little more bold. I would recommend researching Lyretails, Bartletts, or one of the other more hardy species.

BUT as far as I know, most anthias are not much of a threat to ornamental shrimp, especially the smaller species.

 

[stevot123]

So if I loose the six line and damsel I would have more options . . . I can handle that. I only got the six line because the "fish store" in Macon said that they removed parasites from rock, thus functional. I am new to aquarium world. Thx

What are the other wrasses that are friendly/recommendations?

 

[percula]

dawgdude;250433 wrote: My advice is to never listen to LFS in general unless you know the employee on a personal basis.

Yes, I soo have as much a Napoleon complex as most wrasses!

- Then again, am I technically an employee?? -