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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Butterfly
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Latticed Butterflyfish Chaetodon rafflesi
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Latticed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rafflesi)
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Family: Chaetodontidae
Maximum Size: 5.9 inches
Temperament: Generally Passive
Stamina: Sensitive
Activity: Random
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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The Latticed Butterflyfish typically is bright yellow, but when stressed (see above photo) it turns more gray in color. One introduced to teh aquarium, it should be tempted with live foods like brine shrimp and black worms until it becomes acclimated. |
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The Latticed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rafflesi) belongs to the family named Chaetodontidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 5.9 inches in length, the Latticed Butterflyfish is generally passive in nature and sensitive in stamina. Based on the particular specimen you acquire and its environment, the time when it is most active can fluctuate day or night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Chaetodon rafflesi should not be housed in a tank less than 75 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area, plenty of hiding places, a stable cave/sheltering ledge, and a peaceful environment.
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salt water
Vertebrates
