Bartlett's anthias size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 8.5 cm. The largest on record measured 9 cm (total length). The smallest of the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef (Squarespot anthias is the largest, 20 cm).

Bartlett's anthias tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Bartlett's anthias water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pseudanthias on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Bartlett's anthias tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 42 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Yellow watchman goby, and Fire goby.

Bartlett's anthias depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 4 to 30 m down. Close to most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (3–40 m).

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Bartlett's anthias

Pseudanthias bartlettorum

The hardiest anthias, holding as a lively group above the current.

The Bartlett's anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) is a tropical marine fish of the family Anthiadidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 4 and 30 m deep. Adults grow to about 8.5 cm; the largest on record measured 9 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 8.5 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 3 or more
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres30 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres65 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres120 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres144 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along42 species

and 18 more species

Caution57 species

Crowding the same layer

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 9 cmtotal length

Depth

surface

4 m30 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyAnthiadidae
GenusPseudanthias
SpeciesPseudanthias bartlettorum

In other languages

Spanish: Anthias de Barttlet
French: Anthias de Bartlett
Chinese: 香擬花鮨

Quick answers

Bartlett's anthias size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 8.5 cm. The largest on record measured 9 cm (total length). The smallest of the 9 Pseudanthias species on LumaReef (Squarespot anthias is the largest, 20 cm).
Bartlett's anthias tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Bartlett's anthias water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Pseudanthias on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Bartlett's anthias tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 42 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Yellow watchman goby, and Fire goby.
Bartlett's anthias: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 3 together.
Bartlett's anthias and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Bartlett's anthias depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 4 to 30 m down. Close to most Pseudanthias on LumaReef (3–40 m).