Bartlett's Anthias

The Bartlett's Anthias is also known as the Bartlett’s Fairy Bass. Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes or in the aquarium hobby is not purchased, the largest female of the group will often morph to a male and take that role.

The Bartlett's Anthias does best when kept in multiples in a tank of 75 gallons and larger with lots of rock and overhangs. The Bartlett's Anthias will predominantly occupy the middle third of the aquarium water column but will swim freely all around the aquarium.

Moderate water movement and high water quality are a must with this pelagic, schooling fish.

Anthias do best when fed a varied diet of frozen mysis, enriched frozen brine shrimp, and over time may eat high-quality flake and pellets offered in small quantities multiple times per day.  Copepods and amphipods can also provide a steady supply of nutritious live food, sure to keep active planktivore content.

Sizing Chart: 

·         Small ½” to 1 ½”

·         Medium 1 ½” to 2 ¼”

·         Large  2 ¼” to 3”