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About Yellow Butterflyfish
Chaetodon selene has a bright yellow body with distinctive orange-yellow markings on the face and gill covers. The dorsal fin is yellow with black edge patterns, and it displays a characteristic dark spot ringed with light coloring near the base of the dorsal fin. The body is laterally compressed with the classic butterflyfish body shape.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 5.9
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, found in coral reef environments at depths typically between 5 and 40 meters.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and small amounts of vegetable matter. Feed 2–3 times daily with portion sizes appropriate to the fish's appetite.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance
- Chaetodon selene has a bright yellow body with distinctive orange-yellow markings on the face and gill covers. The dorsal fin is yellow with black edge patterns, and it displays a characteristic dark spot ringed with light coloring near the base of the dorsal fin. The body is laterally compressed with the classic butterflyfish body shape.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. While generally hardy once acclimated, Chaetodon selene can be finicky feeders initially and is susceptible to parasitic infections if water quality drops. They require stable water conditions and a varied diet.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon aquarium; 100+ gal for long-term success • Water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Moderate to strong water flow; well-lit reef setup preferred • Feed varied diet: small crustaceans, small fish, quality flakes daily • Semi-aggressive; pair carefully; prefers established systems
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), parasitic infections, poor appetite in early acclimation
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- omnivore
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