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About Philippine Butterflyfish
The Philippine Butterflyfish is predominantly yellow to golden-yellow with white markings on the head and upper body. It displays the characteristic butterflyfish body shape—laterally compressed and oval—with the distinctive dark eye-bar and a dark spot near the tail. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow with darker edging.
Key facts
- Appearance
- The Philippine Butterflyfish is predominantly yellow to golden-yellow with white markings on the head and upper body. It displays the characteristic butterflyfish body shape—laterally compressed and oval—with the distinctive dark eye-bar and a dark spot near the tail. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow with darker edging.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with abundant live rock and hiding places • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, Salinity 1.020–1.025 • Feed a varied diet of quality marine flakes, frozen mysis shrimp, and small crustaceans 2–3 times daily • Provide stable water conditions and excellent filtration; butterflyfish are sensitive to sudden environmental changes • Generally peaceful but may nip at small crustaceans and some coral polyps; monitor in established reef systems
- Origin
- Western Pacific, primarily found in the Philippines and surrounding Indo-Pacific waters including Indonesia and other reef systems in the region. Native to tropical reef environments.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, frozen mysis shrimp, small frozen foods, and occasional live brine shrimp. Feed multiple small portions daily to replicate natural grazing behavior.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Max Size
- 5.5
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