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About Andaman Butterflyfish
A medium-sized butterflyfish with predominantly yellow coloration on the body and fins. Characterized by distinctive white vertical bands or bars across the body and black markings around the eye. The dorsal and anal fins display yellow coloring with black edges, and the caudal fin is primarily yellow with dark banding.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Butterflyfish require moderate care and experience. They are sensitive to water quality fluctuations and can be selective feeders. Success depends on stable conditions, proper diet, and careful reef selection.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, primarily found in the Andaman Sea and surrounding areas from the Indian Ocean eastward to Southeast Asia. Endemic to coral reef environments in tropical waters.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and small meaty preparations. Butterflyfish benefit from natural live rock and coral rubble that harbor small crustaceans and copepods, which should supplement their diet.
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