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About Asian Butterflyfish
A small, compressed butterflyfish with silvery-white coloration and distinctive black vertical bands running across the body. The dorsal and anal fins have yellow-orange edging, and the face bears characteristic black markings. Adults reach approximately 5 inches and display the classic discoid body shape typical of the Chaetodontidae family.
Key facts
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. This species requires stable water parameters and a varied diet, and can be somewhat territorial. It is hardier than some butterflyfishes but less beginner-friendly than typical hardy reef fish.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Hole in the head disease
- Appearance
- A small, compressed butterflyfish with silvery-white coloration and distinctive black vertical bands running across the body. The dorsal and anal fins have yellow-orange edging, and the face bears characteristic black markings. Adults reach approximately 5 inches and display the classic discoid body shape typical of the Chaetodontidae family.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to Australia and the Philippines. Found on coral reefs in tropical waters of Southeast Asia.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, the Asian Butterflyfish should be fed a varied diet of high-quality frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small pieces of fish flesh, supplemented with finely chopped marine vegetables. Feeding small amounts multiple times daily mimics natural grazing behavior.
- Max Size
- 5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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