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Auriga Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)

$49.95

 Product Description

The Auriga Butterflyfish, also known as the Threadfin Butterflyfish, is one of the more popular and readily available butterflyfish. Generally a hardy species, in the wild it is found on inner and outer reef slopes. As with many fish, the Threadfin Butterfly's color and markings can vary with the region of origin. Red Sea specimens tend to lose the eyespot (false eye to confuse predators) on the dorsal fin.

The Auriga Butterflyfish is quite shy and should be provided multiple hiding places. It is safe to keep it in a live rock-only tank, although it will pick at the rock.

The Auriga Butterflyfish's diet should primarily consist of plankton frozenfreeze-dried, fresh or flake food is readily accepted. Also provide regular vegetable food source andvitamin-boosting supplements.

 

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 3 1/2"; Large: 3 1/2" to 4 1/2" X Large 4 1/2" to 6"

Minimum Tank Size50 gallons
Care LevelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Reef CompatibleNo
Water Conditions72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.2-8.4, sg 1.021-1.023
Max. Size8"
Color FormBlack, White, Yellow
DietOmnivore
CompatibilityView Chart
OriginFiji, Hawaii, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Tonga
FamilyChaetodontidae

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SKU:
ABB009
Weight:
5.00 KGS
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