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About Andaman Butterflyfish
The Andaman Butterflyfish is a small, disc-shaped fish with predominantly yellow coloration on the head and body, accented by white markings and black bars or stripes, particularly visible on the dorsal and anal fins. Like other butterflyfishes, it has a slender snout adapted for picking food from crevices in the reef.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Max Size
- 6
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality preparations including meaty foods (brine shrimp, mysis shrimp) and vegetable matter. Offer multiple small feedings daily to replicate natural feeding behavior in the reef environment.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, poor feeding response, lateral line erosion, bacterial infections
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, specifically found in the Andaman Sea and surrounding waters of Southeast Asia, including areas around Thailand, Myanmar, and the Andaman Islands.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank; 100+ gallon reef preferred • SG 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.3, temp 72-78°F • Well-established reef with live rock and coral • Feeds on small crustaceans, copepods, and prepared foods • Moderately hardy; benefits from stable conditions and varied diet
- Difficulty Level
- The Andaman Butterflyfish is moderately difficult to keep, requiring stable reef conditions and a varied diet to thrive in captivity. Success depends on proper acclimation, careful feeding, and a well-established aquarium with adequate rock and hiding spaces.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
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