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About Hooded Butterflyfish
The Hooded Butterflyfish displays a striking pale body with bold black and yellow markings. A distinctive dark hood or mask covers the head and upper body, while the rear portion is predominantly yellow with black banding. The fins are edged in black, and the overall coloration is sharply contrasting.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East African coast through the Indian Ocean to the central Pacific, including the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed high-quality frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans, supplemented with quality flake foods. Some individuals may accept nori or algae-based preparations. Offer varied diet to ensure proper nutrition and coloration.
- Max Size
- 7
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, marine velvet, fin damage, feeding refusal
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- The Hooded Butterflyfish displays a striking pale body with bold black and yellow markings. A distinctive dark hood or mask covers the head and upper body, while the rear portion is predominantly yellow with black banding. The fins are edged in black, and the overall coloration is sharply contrasting.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Aka
- Orangeface Butterflyfish
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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