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Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish / Chaetodon fasciatus
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon fasciatus
COMMON NAME – Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish
SIZE – 8.7" (22 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 100 US Gal. (379 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish consumes stony coral polyps, soft corals, sean anemones, hydroids, sponges, tunicates, polychaete worms, sea urchin tube feet, opisthobranchs, and filamentous algae. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish is aggressive once acclimated, defending its feeding territory. It can be kept with moderately aggressive fish once acclimated, but should not be kept with other Butterflyfish, fish with similar coloration, or competitors for food unless the tnak is sufficiently large. This species should be kept singly unless a proven pair is available. Care should be taken to ensure that the specimen is eating prior to purchase. Prefers an environment with plenty of swimming room, a growth of filamentous algae, and temperatures in the range of 72-82 F (22-28 C).
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon fasciatus
COMMON NAME – Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish
SIZE – 8.7" (22 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 100 US Gal. (379 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish consumes stony coral polyps, soft corals, sean anemones, hydroids, sponges, tunicates, polychaete worms, sea urchin tube feet, opisthobranchs, and filamentous algae. Should be fed a minimum of 3 times per day.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish is aggressive once acclimated, defending its feeding territory. It can be kept with moderately aggressive fish once acclimated, but should not be kept with other Butterflyfish, fish with similar coloration, or competitors for food unless the tnak is sufficiently large. This species should be kept singly unless a proven pair is available. Care should be taken to ensure that the specimen is eating prior to purchase. Prefers an environment with plenty of swimming room, a growth of filamentous algae, and temperatures in the range of 72-82 F (22-28 C).
