Chelmon rostratusCopperband Butterfly FishBeaked CoralfishCopper-banded Butterfly FishCopperbanded ButterflyfishBeaked ButterflyfishOrange Stripe Butterfly |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 20.15 cm (7.93 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Compatability: | Community
Semi-aggressive
Not Reef Safe
Can be aggressive with other butterfly fish. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 75 Gallons (283.91) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 3 - 4 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Saltwater |
| Temperature: | 76.43° F (24.68° C) |
| pH: | 8.25 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 10 |
| Salinity: | 1.023 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Carnivorous.
Will feed by picking prey off of live rock, especially small fan worms.
Feed a variety of foods, including brine and mysis shrimp.
Will also eat Aiptasia Anemones.
Vegetables such as lettuce or Japanese Nori may also be accepted.
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| Swimming Level: | All Levels |
| Schooling: | No |
| Setup: | Tank must be fully cycled.
Provide plenty of places to both hide and swim. |
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific.
Australia, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Andaman Sea and Ryukyu Islands.
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 4 - 5 |
| Sexing: | Very difficult to tell the two sexes apart. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Scatterer |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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