Bartlett's Anthias

[shornik]

I have 3 Bartlett's Anthias. Yesterday I noticed they each were in there own section of my tank. Now I've noticed one being very aggressive towards another. I've also noticed them swimming in very short but fast bursts. They've never been aggressive so I'm wondering what might be going on.

Thanks for any info you might have.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thats pretty normal for bartletts. They have a reputation for being a bit feisty. Larger groups disperse the aggression. It may get worse as they get sexually mature.

 

[fragman4]

Sounds like they are establishing a pecking order. Give it some time

 

[ca1ore]

Problem with Bartletts is you usually end up with multiple males - and they really go at it. But they're the easiest of the anthias, so there's that.