Description

Bartlett’s Anthias – Pseudanthias bartlettorum

Overview:
Bartlett’s Anthias is a vibrant and colorful marine fish, featuring stunning shades of orange, pink, and purple, making it a dazzling addition to reef aquariums. Known for their active, schooling behavior, they add movement and life to mid- to upper-water levels.

Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific region, primarily found around deep coral reefs and drop-offs in areas such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.

Feeding:
Planktivorous – feeds on zooplankton and small live or frozen foods. In captivity, provide frequent feedings of finely chopped mysis, brine shrimp, or other planktonic foods.

Tank Mates:
Best kept with peaceful community fish. Ideal for other anthias, reef-safe species, and mid-water schooling fish.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive – social schooling fish that do best in groups of 6 or more.

Experience Level:
Intermediate to advanced – requires a well-established aquarium with stable water parameters and consistent feeding.

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
pH: 8.1–8.4
Salinity: 1.020–1.025
Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons

The Bartlett’s Anthias is a beautiful, active, and social fish, perfect for reef enthusiasts seeking a colorful, schooling species that thrives in a stable marine environment.