what do you know about anthias

[Cosine]

What I know
-For the most part very difficult to keep
-Often need groups of 1 male and several females
-Big swimmers, so although they may not be huge the need lots of space.

What I am wondering
Any info at all about them would be great.
Are there any that are happy in a smaller group?
Any that can be considered hardy, not just compared to other anthias, but in general?
Would a 120g be too small dimensions 4ftby2ftby2ft
What are the largest limitations to these fish?
Shy or Aggressive? Easily bullied?

So basically anything you got put it out there.
I think many people agree that these are beatiful fish, but I believe perhaps outside my ability to care for at the present time. If this is so the why?

Okay thanks
lets see what we can come up with!

[Melissa]

There are some species that are more difficult than others. Bartlett's are supposed to be fairly easy. They all need to be fed several times a day, from what I've read and been told by other reefers. They can be kept singly if you don't want to keep a harem. If you would like to keep a harem ( one male to 7 or 8 females) only in your tank with no other fish, I think you probably have enough space.

I've witnessed Bartlett's feeding on pellet food - New Life Spectrum - and their colors were amazing!

[Cosine]

Great
it would be a cool tank with the harem, however not for this tank, since I already have a few fish that will have to move in.
If you do have 1 housed singly will it maintain colour or will it fade with age or out of not showing off for anyone?
thanks for the reply!