Bartletts Anthias

General information

Bartlett's Anthias is a beautiful and colorful saltwater fish that is found in the Western Pacific Ocean. It has a slender elongated body that is bright orange-red in color with a pinkish-white head. The males have more intense coloration than the females, and they also have a longer dorsal fin. These fish grow up to a maximum length of 5 inches (13 cm) and can live for up to 5 years in captivity. They are peaceful and active swimmers that prefer to live in a group.

Bartlett's Anthias is a carnivore and primarily feeds on zooplankton, small crustaceans, and fish larvae in the wild. In captivity, they can be fed a varied diet of frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, krill, and chopped seafood. It is important to feed them multiple times a day in small quantities to meet their nutritional needs.

The males of Bartlett's Anthias have more intense coloration than females, and they also have a longer dorsal fin. The females have a pinkish-white head and a more subdued coloration overall.

Bartlett's Anthias is known to spawn in groups, and they require specific water conditions to breed successfully in captivity. The male displays a courtship behavior by swimming around the female, and if the female is receptive, they will spawn. The eggs are released in the water column, and the larvae will hatch within 48 hours. The larvae are planktonic and will need to be fed on live rotifers and brine shrimp nauplii until they are large enough to accept other foods.

Bartlett's Anthias is susceptible to common saltwater fish diseases such as marine ich, velvet disease, and bacterial infections. It is important to maintain good water quality, a balanced diet, and a stress-free environment to prevent disease outbreaks.

Bartlett's Anthias is found in the Western Pacific Ocean, specifically in the areas of the Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

Bartlett's Anthias is generally peaceful and non-aggressive towards other fish. However, it is important to keep them in a large enough tank with plenty of swimming space and hiding places to avoid territorial disputes.

When introducing Bartlett's Anthias to a new tank, it is important to acclimate them slowly over several hours to prevent shock and stress. The drip acclimation method is recommended, where the fish are gradually introduced to the new water parameters by dripping small amounts of the new water into the bag over several hours.