Bartlett Anthias, how many?

[David M.]

I've put a group of Bartlett Anthias on my reef bucket list and am starting to consider searching some out. I have a Waterbox MarineX 110.4 (48x20x21) and am wondering what an appropriate group size would be. Aggression is an obvious concern, I've read a lot about Bartlett's in particular and how they can be some of the more aggressive species when multiple females decide to transition to male. But I've also heard they can be model citizens. Mileage may vary of course.

The tank is about fully stocked already and these will be my last additions. Currently have:
1 Magnificent Foxface
1 Blue Throat Trigger
5 Blue/Green Chromis
4 Bengali Cardinal
1 Banded Goby (removing as soon as I catch him, determined to bury frags)
1 6 Line Wrasse
1 Yasha Goby
1 Midas Blenny

Ive always liked a heavily stocked tank and planned my equipment for that, skimmer is heavily overrated and nutrient export is substantial so no concerns there. I'm aware of Anthias feeding requirements and am prepared for that. Plenty of rock and territories in the tank as well.

Any guidance is greatly appreciated

 

[i cant think]

I've put a group of Bartlett Anthias on my reef bucket list and am starting to consider searching some out. I have a Waterbox MarineX 110.4 (48x20x21) and am wondering what an appropriate group size would be. Aggression is an obvious concern, I've read a lot about Bartlett's in particular and how they can be some of the more aggressive species when multiple females decide to transition to male. But I've also heard they can be model citizens. Mileage may vary of course.

The tank is about fully stocked already and these will be my last additions. Currently have:
1 Magnificent Foxface
1 Blue Throat Trigger
5 Blue/Green Chromis
4 Bengali Cardinal
1 Banded Goby (removing as soon as I catch him, determined to bury frags)
1 6 Line Wrasse
1 Yasha Goby
1 Midas Blenny

Ive always liked a heavily stocked tank and planned my equipment for that, skimmer is heavily overrated and nutrient export is substantial so no concerns there. I'm aware of Anthias feeding requirements and am prepared for that. Plenty of rock and territories in the tank as well.

Any guidance is greatly appreciated

I’d stick to 3 because most of the time they whittle it down to 2-3 anyway and it’s much more commonly seen in bartletts. IMO a sunburst would be better due to them being better in singles or pairs (They’re a not much of a group fish in the wild)

 

[ninjamyst]

5 is a good start. Especially since your banggai and chromis will probably kill each other so your bioload will decrease.