Andaman Butterflyfish / Chaetodon andamanensis
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chaetodon andamanensis
COMMON NAME: Andaman Butterflyfish
SIZE: 5.9†(15 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE: 55 US Gal (208 L)
FOODS & FEEDING: Obligatory stony coral feeder.
REEF COMPATIBILITY: No.
CAPTIVE CARE: Provide a steady supply of live Acropora corals to feed on as well as a varied diet of carnivore and vegetable matter foods. Feed a minimum of twice per day. This species also requires plenty of swimming room, several hiding places, and a good crop of algae to graze on.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chaetodon andamanensis
COMMON NAME: Andaman Butterflyfish
SIZE: 5.9†(15 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE: 55 US Gal (208 L)
FOODS & FEEDING: Obligatory stony coral feeder.
REEF COMPATIBILITY: No.
CAPTIVE CARE: Provide a steady supply of live Acropora corals to feed on as well as a varied diet of carnivore and vegetable matter foods. Feed a minimum of twice per day. This species also requires plenty of swimming room, several hiding places, and a good crop of algae to graze on.
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