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Latticed Butterflyfish / Chaetodon rafflesi
SCIENTIFIC NAME – Chaetodon rafflesi
COMMON NAME - Latticed Butterflyfish
SIZE – 5.9" (15 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal. (284 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING– The Latticed Butterflyfish feeds on suitably chopped marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, and frozen preparations. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No. This species cannot be trusted with stony or soft corals, zoanthids, or anemones.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Latticed Butterflyfish is easy to maintain in a peaceful community tank, but needs numerous hiding places. Coloration will not brighten until the specimen is fully acclimated, feeding properly, and free from stress.
SCIENTIFIC NAME – Chaetodon rafflesi
COMMON NAME - Latticed Butterflyfish
SIZE – 5.9" (15 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal. (284 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING– The Latticed Butterflyfish feeds on suitably chopped marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, and frozen preparations. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No. This species cannot be trusted with stony or soft corals, zoanthids, or anemones.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Latticed Butterflyfish is easy to maintain in a peaceful community tank, but needs numerous hiding places. Coloration will not brighten until the specimen is fully acclimated, feeding properly, and free from stress.
