Bartlett's Anthias

robd855 · 06/03/2011, 06:03 AM

Hello everyone,
think about picking up a Bartlett's Anthias. I have a three month establised 65 gallon tank with plenty of live rock, corals, clown, pajama cardinal, blue damsel and a three strip damsel. is the Bartlett's Anthias a good fit?
thank you

RJT · 06/03/2011, 07:06 AM

You should get at least two. They are a good fit, very active. They may bicker between themselves to see who may become a male or dominant female. Three months is long enough for them to thrive. Watch out for the damsel, the one you have will become overly aggressive.

robd855 · 06/03/2011, 07:38 AM

Thanks RJT,
I'm going to pick em up after work.
my blue damsel actually is pretty mellow the little three stripe is a pest. The three stripe may be taking a trip back to the fish store.

thebkramer · 06/03/2011, 07:43 AM

Please do some more research on them

They are close to 4in full.. one should not be in a tank less than 70g.. 2 is def pushing it.. IMHO
Damsels can be very aggressive.. and may even attack a new fish.. check out this thread to get more, experienced answer to your question

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...45390&page=170

Happy Reefing!!

Lynnmw1208 · 06/03/2011, 07:45 AM

I was thinking the same thing. your tank might not have enough swimming room for them. my anthias swim constantly until bedtime. They are also pretty timid fish so the damsels might bully them into hiding. they also have to be fed small amounts multiple times a day.

ColaAddict · 06/03/2011, 07:57 AM

You can't just keep 2 anthias, they will constantly fight. You either get just 1 or atleast 3. they are fine by themselves or as a big group.

06/03/2011, 06:03 AM	#1
robd855 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Berlin, CT Posts: 79	Bartlett's Anthias Hello everyone, think about picking up a Bartlett's Anthias. I have a three month establised 65 gallon tank with plenty of live rock, corals, clown, pajama cardinal, blue damsel and a three strip damsel. is the Bartlett's Anthias a good fit? thank you

06/03/2011, 07:43 AM	#4
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	Please do some more research on them They are close to 4in full.. one should not be in a tank less than 70g.. 2 is def pushing it.. IMHO Damsels can be very aggressive.. and may even attack a new fish.. check out this thread to get more, experienced answer to your question http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...45390&page=170 Happy Reefing!! __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

06/03/2011, 07:45 AM	#5
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	I was thinking the same thing. your tank might not have enough swimming room for them. my anthias swim constantly until bedtime. They are also pretty timid fish so the damsels might bully them into hiding. they also have to be fed small amounts multiple times a day. __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

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06/03/2011, 07:06 AM	#2
RJT Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 769	You should get at least two. They are a good fit, very active. They may bicker between themselves to see who may become a male or dominant female. Three months is long enough for them to thrive. Watch out for the damsel, the one you have will become overly aggressive.

06/03/2011, 07:38 AM	#3
robd855 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Berlin, CT Posts: 79	Thanks RJT, I'm going to pick em up after work. my blue damsel actually is pretty mellow the little three stripe is a pest. The three stripe may be taking a trip back to the fish store.

06/03/2011, 07:57 AM	#6
ColaAddict Moved On Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northbrook Posts: 370	You can't just keep 2 anthias, they will constantly fight. You either get just 1 or atleast 3. they are fine by themselves or as a big group.