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About Dusky Butterflyfish
The Dusky Butterflyfish is predominantly dark gray to blackish with a distinctive bright yellow or orange mouth and snout, which gives the species its name. The body is compressed laterally with the characteristic deep, oval profile typical of butterflyfishes, and it displays a subtle dark band through the eye.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- The Dusky Butterflyfish is predominantly dark gray to blackish with a distinctive bright yellow or orange mouth and snout, which gives the species its name. The body is compressed laterally with the characteristic deep, oval profile typical of butterflyfishes, and it displays a subtle dark band through the eye.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Difficulty Level
- The Dusky Butterflyfish is moderately challenging, requiring stable water conditions, a well-established tank with ample live rock for grazing, and careful acclimation. While hardier than some butterflyfish species, it is susceptible to parasitic infections and demands consistent care.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon aquarium (preferably 90+) for long-term care • Water parameters: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Requires moderate to strong water flow and excellent filtration • Feed varied diet: quality flake, small pellets, frozen mysis, chopped marine meats • Provide live rock for grazing and hiding; generally reef-safe
- Diet Details
- In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty foods. Supplement with occasional vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or spirulina-based foods.
- Max Size
- 5.9
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