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Reef Butterflyfish / Chaetodon sedentarius
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon sedentarius
COMMON NAME – Reef Butterflyfish
SIZE – 5.9" (15 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Reef Butterflyfish consumes polychaete worms, crustaceans, and hydroids. In captivity, offer a varied diet of marine fare. Should be fed a minimum of 2 times per day if house in a reef tank, or 3 times per day in a fish only system.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – With caution if kept well fed.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Reef Butterflyfish should be housed with peaceful tank mates and temperatures in the range of 68-82 F (20-28 C). This species can be kept in groups if all specimens are introduced at the same time. The black spot on the dorsal fin of juveniles fades with age.
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon sedentarius
COMMON NAME – Reef Butterflyfish
SIZE – 5.9" (15 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Reef Butterflyfish consumes polychaete worms, crustaceans, and hydroids. In captivity, offer a varied diet of marine fare. Should be fed a minimum of 2 times per day if house in a reef tank, or 3 times per day in a fish only system.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – With caution if kept well fed.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Reef Butterflyfish should be housed with peaceful tank mates and temperatures in the range of 68-82 F (20-28 C). This species can be kept in groups if all specimens are introduced at the same time. The black spot on the dorsal fin of juveniles fades with age.
