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Arabian Butterflyfish / Chaetodon melapterus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chaetodon melapterus
COMMON NAME: Arabian Butterflyfish
SIZE: 4.7†(12 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE: 55 US Gal (208 L)
FOODS & FEEDING: Hard coral obligatory feeder.
REEF COMPATIBILITY: No.
CAPTIVE CARE: The Arabian Butterflyfish requires plenty of live small polyp corals as well as a good crop of algae to graze on. They should also be fed a varied diet for carnivores and herbivores a minimum of 3 times per day. This species prefers temperaturesin the range of 74-82 F (23-28 C) and needs to be provided with plenty of hiding places. Keep only one Arabian Butterfly per tank unless a proven pair is available.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chaetodon melapterus
COMMON NAME: Arabian Butterflyfish
SIZE: 4.7†(12 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE: 55 US Gal (208 L)
FOODS & FEEDING: Hard coral obligatory feeder.
REEF COMPATIBILITY: No.
CAPTIVE CARE: The Arabian Butterflyfish requires plenty of live small polyp corals as well as a good crop of algae to graze on. They should also be fed a varied diet for carnivores and herbivores a minimum of 3 times per day. This species prefers temperaturesin the range of 74-82 F (23-28 C) and needs to be provided with plenty of hiding places. Keep only one Arabian Butterfly per tank unless a proven pair is available.
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