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About Golden Butterflyfish
The Golden Butterflyfish displays striking bright yellow coloration throughout the body with distinctive black facial markings resembling a mask across the eyes and snout. The dorsal and anal fins are edged with black, and the fish has a slightly compressed, oval body shape typical of the Chaetodontidae family.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon aquarium; 100+ gallons preferred for long-term health • Water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025, 0 ammonia/nitrite • Excellent water flow and strong lighting (moderate to high intensity) • Varied diet: quality marine flakes, frozen mysis, small copepods, occasional algae • Semi-aggressive; best in pairs or small groups; avoid aggressive tankmates
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. While hardy once acclimated, Golden Butterflyfish require careful feeding regimens and stable water conditions. They can be prone to ich and benefit from quarantine before introduction to established systems.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped marine meats. Supplemental feeding of small live or frozen copepods and amphipods helps replicate natural grazing behavior.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Aka
- Bluecheek Butterflyfish
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance
- The Golden Butterflyfish displays striking bright yellow coloration throughout the body with distinctive black facial markings resembling a mask across the eyes and snout. The dorsal and anal fins are edged with black, and the fish has a slightly compressed, oval body shape typical of the Chaetodontidae family.
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