Philippine Butterflyfish (Chaetodon adiergastos)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Philippine Butterflyfish is predominantly yellow to golden-yellow with white markings on the head and upper body. It displays the characteristic butterflyfish body shape—laterally compressed and oval—with the distinctive dark eye-bar and a dark spot near the tail. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow with darker edging.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, offer a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, frozen mysis shrimp, small frozen foods, and occasional live brine shrimp. Feed multiple small portions daily to replicate natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Philippine 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, nutritional deficiencies
Origin and habitat
Western Pacific, primarily found in the Philippines and surrounding Indo-Pacific waters including Indonesia and other reef systems in the region. Native to tropical reef environments.
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