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About Foureye Butterflyfish
A disc-shaped butterflyfish with pale yellow and white coloration divided by dark vertical bands. The most distinctive feature is a large black-ringed ocellus (false eye) on the rear dorsal fin area, which resembles a second eye and gives the species its common name. The head and front body are primarily white with subtle yellow tones.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging. Foureye Butterflyfish are hardy compared to some Chaetodon species, but they can be fussy eaters when first acclimated and may nip at coral polyps, requiring careful species selection and feeding discipline.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • 70+ gallon tank (pairs need 120+ gal) • 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.023–1.025 • Strong lighting; live rock & coral for shelter • Feed varied diet: mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, quality flake food • Peaceful; avoid aggressive butterflies & aggressive tankmates
- Appearance
- A disc-shaped butterflyfish with pale yellow and white coloration divided by dark vertical bands. The most distinctive feature is a large black-ringed ocellus (false eye) on the rear dorsal fin area, which resembles a second eye and gives the species its common name. The head and front body are primarily white with subtle yellow tones.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Max Size
- 6
- Aka
- Foureye Butterflyfish, Foureye Butterfly Fish, Four-Eyed Butterflyfish
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
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