Description
Quick Stats
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Moderate |
Temperament
Peaceful |
Color Form
Yellow with Blue Spot and Black Stripe |
Diet
Omnivore |
Reef Compatible
With Caution |
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sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 |
Max. Size
6″ |
Family
Chaetodontidae |
Minimum Tank Size
50 gallons |
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Description
The Blue Spot Butterflyfish is a strikingly beautiful marine fish, characterized by its vivid yellow body, distinctive blue spot on the upper side, and a prominent black stripe across its eye. This butterflyfish is an excellent choice for peaceful community aquariums, although it requires careful attention due to its moderate care level.
The Blue Spot Butterflyfish is an omnivore, and its diet should include a mix of protein-rich foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and specially formulated butterflyfish foods. In reef setups, it may nibble on coral polyps and other invertebrates, so it’s best suited for carefully monitored reef environments or fish-only tanks. With its unique color pattern and graceful swimming, this butterflyfish brings elegance and vibrancy to any saltwater aquarium.




