How difficult is it to keep Bartlett's Anthias?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Bartlett's Anthias?

The ideal temperature for Bartlett's Anthias is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Bartlett's Anthias get?

Bartlett's Anthias typically reaches Up to 9 cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Bartlett's Anthias?

Bartlett's Anthias feeds on: Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, pellets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Bartlett's Anthias?

The price of Bartlett's Anthias varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Bartlett's Anthias

Intermediate

Pseudanthias bartlettorum

A small anthias with a lavender body and yellow back and fins, native to the central Pacific around Palau and the Marshall Islands. Hardy and well suited to group keeping; small feedings several times a day are the basics.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

22〜26℃

Size

Up to 9 cm

Diet

Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, pellets

About

Bartlett's anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) is a small anthiadine of the central Pacific, known from Palau, Kosrae in the Caroline Islands, Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, Nauru and Fanning Island in Kiribati, with a recent record from Tonga. On coral reefs at 4-30 m it forms large aggregations of a few males with several dozen females and juveniles. The body is pale lavender, with bright yellow from the back across the dorsal fin to the tail. Maximum length is about 9 cm. It is a protogynous hermaphrodite: when the male is lost, the largest female changes sex. It is regarded as one of the hardier, easier anthias and suits reef aquaria. As a planktivore it should be fed frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp and similar foods in small amounts several times a day; a refugium supplying copepods adds stability. Keep one male with several females in a tank with brisk flow and rockwork for shelter. Because there is some squabbling within the species, introduce the whole group at once.

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Size of the Bartlett's Anthias

The Bartlett's Anthias grows to Up to 9 cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Bartlett's Anthias

The ideal temperature for the Bartlett's Anthias is 22〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Central Pacific (Palau, Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Kiribati)

Size

Up to 9 cm

Temperature

22〜26℃

Care Specifications

pH: 8.1–8.4
Water Temp.: 22–26℃
Specific Gravity: 1.02–1.025
Min. Tank: 265 L

Semi-aggressiveReef safeGroup

Sources: LiveAquaria / FishBase

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Pseudanthias bartlettorum (Randall & Lubbock, 1981)

Synonyms: Nemanthias bartlettorum

Authority databases: WoRMS · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.