Where to buy Threebanded Butterflyfish
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About Threebanded Butterflyfish
Chaetodon humeralis is a laterally compressed, deep-bodied butterflyfish with white-to-yellow coloration marked by three distinctive dark brown or black diagonal bands running vertically along the body. The snout is pointed, and the dorsal and anal fins are banded to match the body pattern.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Chaetodon humeralis is a laterally compressed, deep-bodied butterflyfish with white-to-yellow coloration marked by three distinctive dark brown or black diagonal bands running vertically along the body. The snout is pointed, and the dorsal and anal fins are banded to match the body pattern.
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging for hobbyists. This species requires stable reef conditions, varied diet, and adequate space. It is less hardy than some other butterflyfish but more robust than obligate corallivores if provided appropriate care.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Max Size
- 7
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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