Wiebel's Butterflyfish (Chaetodon wiebeli)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Wiebel's Butterflyfish displays a distinctive pattern of yellow and white coloration with a dark vertical bar through the eye. The body is predominantly pale yellow on the upper portions, transitioning to white on the lower half, with characteristic dark markings and a black-edged dorsal fin. This small butterflyfish reaches approximately 7 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flaked foods, small pellets, and frequent offerings of live or frozen small crustaceans (mysis shrimp, copepods). Supplement with vegetable matter and sponge-based foods to ensure nutritional completeness.
Difficulty and care for the Wiebel's Butterflyfish
Wiebel's Butterflyfish is moderately challenging, requiring stable water conditions, varied diet, and careful observation for parasitic and bacterial infections. This species is less hardy than some butterflyfish and does best in established systems with experienced hobbyists.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), marine velvet, finrot, parasitic infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines westward through the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea and East Africa.
Log Wiebel's Butterflyfish in your reef tank
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