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About Fourspot Butterflyfish
The Fourspot Butterflyfish is a small, disk-shaped fish with a bright yellow body and distinctive white head. It bears four prominent dark spots: one on each side of the body and two on the dorsal fin. The fish has the characteristic compressed lateral body shape typical of butterflyfish in the Chaetodontidae family.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small meaty items (mysis shrimp, small pieces of fresh seafood), and vegetable matter. Offer food 2-3 times daily in small portions.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Max Size
- 5
- Appearance
- The Fourspot Butterflyfish is a small, disk-shaped fish with a bright yellow body and distinctive white head. It bears four prominent dark spots: one on each side of the body and two on the dorsal fin. The fish has the characteristic compressed lateral body shape typical of butterflyfish in the Chaetodontidae family.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of live rock and established reef structure for grazing and shelter • Temperature range 72–78°F; pH 8.1–8.3; Salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • May nip at soft corals and some LPS corals; provide ample hiding spaces to reduce stress and aggression • Feed 2-3 times daily with a varied omnivorous diet including marine flakes, small meaty foods, and vegetable matter • Generally compatible with other peaceful reef fish but may become territorial as it matures
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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