Quick Stats
Moderate |
Temperament
Peaceful |
Color Form
Yellow, Black, and White |
Diet
Omnivore |
Reef Compatible
With Caution |
72-78°F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 |
Max. Size
8 inches |
Family
Chaetodontidae |
Minimum Tank Size
120 gallons |
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Description
The Arabian Butterflyfish is an eye-catching marine species, featuring a striking combination of yellow, black, and white. Its vibrant colors make it a popular choice for larger aquariums. Peaceful by nature, it can coexist with other non-aggressive species but may show territorial behavior toward its own kind.
Though it can be kept in reef environments, it requires caution, as it may nip at soft corals and invertebrates. The diet should include a variety of meaty foods, algae, and coral polyps. This species thrives in tanks with plenty of hiding spots and swimming space, and it adapts well to a well-maintained, stable environment.