Milletseed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small butterflyfish with yellow coloration and distinctive black spots covering the body and fins, resembling millet seeds (hence the common name). The body is laterally compressed with a pointed snout typical of the genus Chaetodon. Reaches approximately 5 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flaked foods, small pellets, and regularly supplemented live or frozen foods such as copepods and mysis shrimp. They naturally graze on small crustaceans and zooplankton, so frequent small feedings mimic their natural feeding behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Milletseed 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 Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from Hawaii and the central Pacific west through Micronesia and Polynesia to parts of the Indo-Pacific. Primarily found in Hawaiian waters and eastern Indo-Pacific islands.
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