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About Triangle Butterflyfish
The Triangle Butterflyfish has a distinctive yellow body with black triangular markings and vertical bands. It features a black head mask and white spots or patches on the gill covers, with yellow dorsal and anal fins. The body shape is compressed and disc-like, typical of the butterflyfish family.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Hard
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 55-gallon tank; larger preferred for active swimmers • Temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, Salinity 1.023-1.025 • Live rock, coral, and stable water conditions essential • Feed varied diet: meaty foods, copepods, small crustaceans • Somewhat aggressive; pair or house carefully with compatible species
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- In captivity, offer a varied diet including high-quality frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped squid), small crustaceans, and marine flakes. Some individuals will graze on natural coral polyps and zoanthids, making them potentially risky in reef aquariums. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
- Difficulty Level
- Triangle Butterflyfish are challenging for most hobbyists. They are notoriously difficult to acclimate, slow to accept prepared foods, and prone to parasitic infections. They require pristine water conditions and excellent nutrition to thrive in captivity.
- Appearance
- The Triangle Butterflyfish has a distinctive yellow body with black triangular markings and vertical bands. It features a black head mask and white spots or patches on the gill covers, with yellow dorsal and anal fins. The body shape is compressed and disc-like, typical of the butterflyfish family.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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