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Pseudanthias bartlettorum
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| Bartlett's Anthias | |
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| Bartlett's Anthias | |
| Species | Pseudanthias bartlettorum |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.0 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Bartlett's Anthias, Bartlett's Fairy Bass
[edit] Sexing
- Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female of the group will often morph to take its place. Males colouration tends to be more vivid than females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Prefers to be in large groups of it's own species. Generally peaceful towards other tank mates and is reef-safe.
[edit] Diet
- This Anthia should be fed foods such as mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, frozen foods and other meaty items for zooplankton feeders.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed these fish small quantities several times a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Keep in a rocky environment with overhangs and hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- A generally peaceful fish that appreciates company of its own kind and will spend some time hiding under overhangs and other hiding places.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive fish with a forked caudal tail. Males have a more intense colouration with a violet body and yellow running along the back through the upper caudal lobe. The females tend to be lavender in colour with a yellow back and caudal fin.
[edit] Pictures
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