Hooded Butterflyfish
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Quick Stats
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Moderate |
Temperament
Peaceful |
Color Form
Orange, Black, and White |
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
8″ |
Family
Chaetodontidae |
Minimum Tank Size
75 gallons |
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Description
The Hooded Butterflyfish is a strikingly beautiful species, known for its unique coloration and elegant form. It features a bright orange face and contrasting white body with delicate, narrow blue stripes extending to its fins. The fish’s hooded look is completed with a dramatic black border around the body and fins, giving it a regal appearance in any aquarium setting.
While peaceful by nature, the Hooded Butterflyfish requires careful consideration when placed in a reef environment, as it may nip at coral polyps and other invertebrates. It does best in a spacious tank with plenty of live rock for grazing, as well as hiding places to mimic its natural habitat.
In terms of diet, this omnivorous fish enjoys a variety of foods, including marine algae, mysis shrimp, and high-quality flake or pellet foods formulated for butterflyfish. The Hooded Butterflyfish is recommended for intermediate aquarists due to its specific dietary and environmental needs, and it thrives in well-maintained water conditions with stable parameters.
