Where to buy Modest Butterflyfish
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About Modest Butterflyfish
Elongated, slender body (up to 100 cm) with silver-gray dorsal side fading to white ventrally. Distinctive dark blotches on lower flanks and a prominent black stripe along midline.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal diseases
- Appearance
- Elongated, slender body (up to 100 cm) with silver-gray dorsal side fading to white ventrally. Distinctive dark blotches on lower flanks and a prominent black stripe along midline.
- Origin
- Roa modesta is naturally found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, primarily along the coastlines of Mexico and Central America, particularly in shallow waters from the intertidal zone down to approximately 50 meters depth.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine algae
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
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