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Spotfin Butterflyfish / Chaetodon ocellatus
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon ocellatus
COMMON NAME – Spotfin Butterflyfish
SIZE – 7.8" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 100 US Gal. (379 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Spotfin Butterflyfish consumes polychaete worms, fan worms, Spaghetti worms, fish eggs, hard & soft coral polyps, and crustaceans. Live food may be needed to create a feeding response until acclimated. Once acclimated, offer chopped fresh seafood, and frozen marine preparations for carnivores.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Spotfin Butterflyfish should not be housed with aggressive tank mates until acclimated and may be aggressive to fish of the same species, coloration, and competitors for food. More than one can be kept if introduced at the same time. This species prefers tank temperatures in the range of 72-81 F (22-27 C).
SCIENTIFIC NAME –Chaetodon ocellatus
COMMON NAME – Spotfin Butterflyfish
SIZE – 7.8" (20 cm)
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE – 100 US Gal. (379 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING – The Spotfin Butterflyfish consumes polychaete worms, fan worms, Spaghetti worms, fish eggs, hard & soft coral polyps, and crustaceans. Live food may be needed to create a feeding response until acclimated. Once acclimated, offer chopped fresh seafood, and frozen marine preparations for carnivores.
REEF COMPATIBILITY – No.
CAPTIVE CARE – The Spotfin Butterflyfish should not be housed with aggressive tank mates until acclimated and may be aggressive to fish of the same species, coloration, and competitors for food. More than one can be kept if introduced at the same time. This species prefers tank temperatures in the range of 72-81 F (22-27 C).
