Tahitian Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trichrous)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A medium-sized butterflyfish with a predominantly yellow body, distinctive black vertical band through the eye, and black dorsal and anal fin edges. The species exhibits the characteristic deep, laterally compressed body typical of Chaetodontidae.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and frozen offerings including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty foods. Include occasional vegetable matter or spirulina-enriched foods.
Difficulty and care for the Tahitian Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including French Polynesia (Tahiti) and neighboring reef systems.
Log Tahitian Butterflyfish in your reef tank
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