Oriental Butterflyfish / Chaetodon auripes

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Oriental Butterflyfish / Chaetodon auripes

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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.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 6 33.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 27.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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