Copperband Butterflyfish

Basics

Scientific Name:Chelmon rostratus

Family:Chaetodontidae

Origin: Indo-Pacific, Fiji

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Lifespan: 5-7 years, possibly longer
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Water Conditions:72-78 F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
• Maximum Size:3″
• Diet: Omnivore
• Minimum Tank Size:70 gallons

Overview

Schooling in reefs and feeding on plankton in the wild, butterflies it is a reef safe fish and can be kept singly, in a pair, or cohabitate with a small number of other butterflies. However, if it is underfed, it can pick at some soft corals. It is also a peaceful tankmate with a wide variety of other fish. It can be shy and should have plenty of hiding places within live rockwork.

It should be fed a diet of frozen and freeze dried algae, brine shrimp and mysis shrimp.