Fourspot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon quadrimaculatus)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Fourspot Butterflyfish is a small, disk-shaped fish with a bright yellow body and distinctive white head. It bears four prominent dark spots: one on each side of the body and two on the dorsal fin. The fish has the characteristic compressed lateral body shape typical of butterflyfish in the Chaetodontidae family.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small meaty items (mysis shrimp, small pieces of fresh seafood), and vegetable matter. Offer food 2-3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Fourspot Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East African coast through the Indian Ocean to the Great Barrier Reef and central Pacific.
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