Burgess' Butterflyfish (Chaetodon burgessi)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Burgess' Butterflyfish is a striking yellow and white butterflyfish with a distinctive pattern of black bands and markings on the head and body. The body is predominantly bright yellow with a white dorsal region and characteristic black eye stripe and facial markings. It has the typical compressed, disc-shaped body of the butterflyfish family.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied omnivorous diet including high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, frozen copepods, mysis shrimp, and small amounts of spirulina-based foods. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Burgess' Butterflyfish
Moderate difficulty. While generally hardy once acclimated, Burgess' Butterflyfish can be finicky eaters and require stable water conditions, a well-established reef, and peaceful tank mates. Not recommended for beginners.
Common health issues
Ich, parasitic infections, head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), poor feeding response, Cryptocaryon irritans
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesian archipelago to the Philippines and Palau.
Log Burgess' Butterflyfish in your reef tank
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