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About Blacktail Butterflyfish
Chaetodon austriacus is a small butterflyfish with a predominantly yellow body and white head. It displays a distinctive black band on the tail fin (caudal peduncle), which gives the species its common name. The dorsal fin contains black markings, and there is typically a dark eye stripe characteristic of Chaetodon species.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, parasitic infections, poor appetite, lateral line erosion
- Max Size
- 6
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flaked foods, frozen mysis shrimp, and finely chopped frozen foods designed for small reef fish. This species benefits from multiple small feedings throughout the day to match its natural feeding behavior.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and extending eastward to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Malaysian waters.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and hiding places • Maintain temperature range 72-78°F and salinity 1.020-1.025 specific gravity • pH should be stable between 8.1-8.3 • Feed 2-3 times daily with a varied omnivorous diet including flaked foods and frozen mysis shrimp • Butterflyfish are prone to parasitic infections and ich; monitor closely and maintain excellent water quality
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Aka
- Blacktail Butterflyfish
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