Triangle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon triangle)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Triangle Butterflyfish has a distinctive white to pale yellow body with prominent black triangular or chevron-shaped markings radiating from the eye and along the body. The dorsal and anal fins display yellow coloration with black banding. A characteristic black eye stripe extends through the eye, and the tail is truncated with yellow and black patterns.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen and prepared foods including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and quality flake foods. Supplement with vegetable matter. Feed 2-3 times daily with small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Triangle Butterflyfish
Moderate - Triangle Butterflyfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), parasitic infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa through to the Indo-Australian archipelago and extending to the Great Barrier Reef. Found in coral-rich areas at depths of 5-40 meters.
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