Bluestriped Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fremblii)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Bluestriped Butterflyfish features a bright yellow body with distinctive electric-blue stripes running vertically across its sides. It has a black face mask extending from the snout through the eye, and a characteristic black spot near the dorsal fin base. The body shape is compressed and oval, typical of the butterflyfish family.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, offer a varied diet of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans, supplemented with quality flake foods and occasional vegetable matter. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Bluestriped Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich, marine velvet, parasitic infections, loss of appetite
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Hawaiian Islands and extending westward through the central and western Pacific.
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