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About Copperband Butterflyfish
The Copperband Butterflyfish displays striking vertical orange-yellow bands with thin black outlines crossing a pale white to silver body. The snout is notably elongated and slightly downturned, a distinctive feature that aids in feeding on small crustaceans in crevices. A dark spot with an orange ring appears near the dorsal fin, resembling an eye.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia, found in coral reef environments at depths of 5-50 meters.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank with established rock and strong water flow • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.020–1.025 • Feed primarily on small crustaceans; provide mysis shrimp, copepods, and amphipods 2-3 times daily • Requires excellent water quality and coral reef environment with plenty of live rock for natural grazing • Can be aggressive toward other butterflyfish but generally peaceful with non-competing species • Susceptible to marine ich and parasites; quarantine before introduction and avoid copper treatments
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Appearance
- The Copperband Butterflyfish displays striking vertical orange-yellow bands with thin black outlines crossing a pale white to silver body. The snout is notably elongated and slightly downturned, a distinctive feature that aids in feeding on small crustaceans in crevices. A dark spot with an orange ring appears near the dorsal fin, resembling an eye.
- Max Size
- 8
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Level
- Hard
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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