Bartlett's anthias

Pseudanthias bartlettorum is a Pseudanthias fish from the Pacific Ocean.

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The Bartlett's anthias lives in the reef-associated, marine, depth range 4 - 30 m environment.

The Bartlett's Anthias is also known as the Bartletts Fairy Bass. The males have a more intense coloration with a violet body and yellow running along the back through the upper caudal lobe. More

Bartlett's Anthias, Mark Martin While anthias have a reputation as being "expert-only" fishes, a few species are appropriate for the intermediate aquarist. More

Bartlett's Anthias, Mark Martin Collection While many anthias species should be kept by only advanced aquarists, the intermediate aquarist may want to attempt keeping a small shoal of beautiful Bartlett's anthias. More

Bartlett's Anthias Description Product Description Bottom The Bartlett's Anthias is also known as the Bartlets Fairy Bass.This yellow and purple or pink anthias is one of the hardiest members of the genus. More

Bartlett's Anthias prefer middle of the tank swimming in brisk currents but also appreciates caves and hiding spots. More

Bartlett's anthias is one of the easiest anthias species to care for. This does however not mean that they re suitable for beginners. They can be kept by intermediate and advanced marine fish keepers. More

Common names

Bartlett's anthias in English
Bartlett's fairy basslet in English
Pastellikoruahven in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Redblotch perchlet in English
香拟花鮨 in Mandarin Chinese
香擬花鮨 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Serranidae
Genus : Pseudanthias
Species : Pseudanthias bartlettorum
Authority : Randall & Lubbock,1981