Oriental Butterflyfish / Chaetodon auripes
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon auripes
COMMON NAME – Oriental Butterflyfish
SIZE – 7.8" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 75 US Gal. (284 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING– The Oriental Butterflyfish consumes sea anemones, stony coral polyps, polychaete worm tentacles, filamentous algae, and invertebrate eggs. Can be offered a varied diet for carnivores, omnivores, & herbivores. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No.
CAPTIVE CARE –The Oriental Butterflyfish can tolerate lower temperatures and prefers an environment with plenty of swimming room.
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon auripes
COMMON NAME – Oriental Butterflyfish
SIZE – 7.8" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 75 US Gal. (284 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING– The Oriental Butterflyfish consumes sea anemones, stony coral polyps, polychaete worm tentacles, filamentous algae, and invertebrate eggs. Can be offered a varied diet for carnivores, omnivores, & herbivores. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No.
CAPTIVE CARE –The Oriental Butterflyfish can tolerate lower temperatures and prefers an environment with plenty of swimming room.