Category:
Butterflyfish
Common Names:
Copperband Butterflyfish
Scientific Name:
Chelmon rostratus
Origin:
Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore
Water Type:
Saltwater
Water Temperature:
72°-78° F / 22°-25°
Temperament:
Non-Aggressive
Water pH:
8.1 – 8.4
Specific Gravity:
1.020 – 1.025
Maximum Size:
8″
Minimum Tank Size:
125 Gallon / 473 Liters
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
Yes ( With Caution )
Husbandry:
Copperbanded Butterflyfish are difficult fish to get to eat prepared foods in the aquarium. They often will devour all live foods in the system then slowly starve, so this fish isn’t recommended for anyone that isn’t a highly experienced saltwater fish enthusiast that is willing to go the extra mile to care for this fish. The elongated mouth helps the Copperbanded Butterflyfish to reach deep into the rock work to forage on feather dusters and other invertebrates.