Bartlett’s Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum)
The Bartlett’s Anthias is a brilliantly colored and active reef fish, highly sought after for its striking hues and lively schooling behavior. Males are especially vibrant, showcasing a vivid magenta body that transitions into a bright yellow tail and back, creating a bold contrast under reef lighting. Constantly in motion, they bring energy and color to reef aquariums and thrive when kept in small harems with one male and several females.
Size: Typically grows up to 3.5 inches in length
Country of Origin: Western Pacific Ocean, primarily around the Marshall Islands and Palau
Latin Name: Pseudanthias bartlettorum
Care Level: Moderate – requires a peaceful, well-established aquarium with ample swimming space and gentle water flow
Bartlett’s Anthias are planktivores that feed throughout the day on zooplankton and small meaty foods. In captivity, they should be offered multiple small feedings daily of mysis shrimp, copepods, and other fine marine foods. They are reef safe, posing no threat to corals or invertebrates, making them a colorful and active addition to community reef tanks.