About Bartlett's Anthias
Peaceful anthias in vivid yellow and lavender — schools naturally in the wild. Like all anthias, it needs 3–4 small meaty feedings a day and a stable group of 5+. The most beginner-friendly anthias once feeding is established.
Nemanthias bartlettorum, commonly known as Bartlett's anthias, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. It is found in the Pacific Ocean. This fish is sometimes kept in aquaria.
Notes from the editors
What it looks like. Males vivid yellow with magenta accents; females yellow-orange. Schools in the wild — and benefits from schooling in captivity. Adult size ~3.5 inches.
In your tank. Among the more peaceful and beginner-friendly anthias once feeding is established. Best in groups of 5+ with 1 male and multiple females. Frequent small feedings (3–4 per day) are non-negotiable for long-term success.
Care notes. Larger tank (70+ gallons) recommended for groups. Peaceful with non-anthias tankmates. Reef-safe.
Sourcing and feeding. Wild-collected from Pacific reefs; mid-priced ($60–120 per fish). Carnivore — mysis, brine, copepods, small pellets; multiple feedings daily.
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Sources & attribution
- Taxonomy and accepted name from the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS AphiaID 277441).
- Description content adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Photo: (c) Debra Baker, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY (via iNaturalist or Wikimedia Commons).