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About Banded Butterflyfish
The Banded Butterflyfish has a distinctive white to pale yellow body crossed by thick black vertical bands. It has a characteristic black eye patch and a small black spot on the dorsal fin. The fish exhibits the typical deep, compressed butterflyfish body shape.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- The Banded Butterflyfish has a distinctive white to pale yellow body crossed by thick black vertical bands. It has a characteristic black eye patch and a small black spot on the dorsal fin. The fish exhibits the typical deep, compressed butterflyfish body shape.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, found from Florida through the Bahamas, and throughout the Caribbean Sea to South America, including islands and coastal reefs.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of quality flake food, micro pellets, and small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and finely chopped seafood. Butterflyfish are omnivorous but prefer small meaty items, and regular feeding helps maintain health and coloration.
- Difficulty Level
- The Banded Butterflyfish requires moderate care—it is hardy once acclimated but demands a well-established tank, stable water conditions, and consistent feeding of varied small foods. It can be shy initially but typically becomes a confident feeder with proper diet.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, fin rot, parasitic infections, nutritional deficiencies
- Aka
- Mariposa Rayada
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