Meyer's Butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Hard care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Meyer's Butterflyfish is a yellow and white chaetodontid with a distinctive white bar crossing the eye and a yellow face and dorsal region. The body is predominantly white with yellow markings on the head and anterior dorsal fin, and displays the characteristic deep, compressed body shape typical of butterflyfish.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and finely chopped frozen foods. Offer food 2-3 times daily in small portions. This species benefits from occasional feeding of small crustaceans and zooplankton-based preparations.
Difficulty and care for the Meyer's Butterflyfish
Meyer's Butterflyfish is a challenging species requiring excellent water quality and stable conditions. It is prone to feeding difficulties and parasitic infections, making it unsuitable for beginners or newly cycled tanks.
Common health issues
Ich, marine velvet, loss of appetite, internal parasites
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines, typically found on coral reef slopes at depths of 10-40 meters.
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