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About Brown-and-White Butterflyfish
The Brown-and-White Butterflyfish is a medium-sized fish featuring a striking bicolored body pattern. The anterior half (head and front body) is predominantly white or pale yellow, while the posterior half transitions to deep brown or dark gray. A distinctive dark vertical band runs through the eye, and the dorsal and anal fins typically display fine barring or edge markings.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago. Found in coral reef environments at depths typically between 10 and 60 meters.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, this species feeds on a varied diet of finely chopped meaty foods, high-quality marine flakes, and small frozen items such as mysis shrimp and copepods. Feed a balanced omnivorous diet to support coloration and health.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Appearance
- The Brown-and-White Butterflyfish is a medium-sized fish featuring a striking bicolored body pattern. The anterior half (head and front body) is predominantly white or pale yellow, while the posterior half transitions to deep brown or dark gray. A distinctive dark vertical band runs through the eye, and the dorsal and anal fins typically display fine barring or edge markings.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-Head disease, Columnaris disease
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Hemitaurichthys zoster is moderately challenging to keep. While hardy once acclimated, it requires stable water conditions, frequent feeding, and careful monitoring for aggression toward similarly-shaped fish. Success depends on proper nutrition and compatible tankmates.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- omnivore
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