Red Sea Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fasciatus)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A striking butterflyfish with bright yellow coloration on the head and body, distinctive vertical black bands across the orange-yellow flanks, and white patches on the gill covers. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow with black edging, and the tail fin is yellow with black markings. Adults reach approximately 5.5 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small pieces of seafood. Supplement with vegetable matter including spirulina-based foods and blanched greens. Offer food 2-3 times daily in small amounts.
Difficulty and care for the Red Sea Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich, Marine Velvet, Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE), Bacterial infections
Origin and habitat
Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, including the coasts of Egypt, Sudan, and the Arabian Peninsula to the Persian Gulf.
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