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About Klein's Butterflyfish
Klein's Butterflyfish displays a distinctive pattern of yellow-gold and black vertical stripes across its compressed, disk-like body. The face is predominantly white or pale yellow with characteristic dark markings, and the dorsal and anal fins display the same striped pattern as the body. Adults reach approximately 5 inches in length.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, ranging from the Red Sea through East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Klein's Butterflyfish displays a distinctive pattern of yellow-gold and black vertical stripes across its compressed, disk-like body. The face is predominantly white or pale yellow with characteristic dark markings, and the dorsal and anal fins display the same striped pattern as the body. Adults reach approximately 5 inches in length.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Klein's Butterflyfish is moderately difficult to maintain. While generally hardy, they require excellent water quality, stable conditions, and varied live/frozen foods. They are susceptible to parasites and can be selective feeders in captivity, requiring patience during acclimation.
- Diet Details
- Feed small portions of high-quality flaked foods, frozen preparations (mysis shrimp, chopped seafood), and live or frozen small crustaceans. Offer foods 2-3 times daily in small amounts to maintain water quality while meeting nutritional needs.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Aka
- Sunburst Butterflyfish
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
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