Description
Aquarium Requirements:
- Tank Size: Minimum 150–200 gallons (568–757 liters) due to their active swimming nature.
- Water Conditions:
- Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025
- Water Flow: Moderate to high
Behavior & Tank Mates:
- Generally peaceful but can be territorial toward other butterflyfish.
- Best kept alone or in pairs, but can cohabitate with peaceful tankmates like tangs, angelfish, and other non-aggressive species.
- Not reef-safe—they may nip at corals, anemones, and invertebrates.
Diet & Feeding:
- Carnivorous & omnivorous—prefers a varied diet.
- Offer mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, marine-based pellets, and algae.
- Needs frequent feedings (2–3 times a day) to maintain health.
Additional Care Tips:
- Requires plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing.
- Susceptible to marine ich and other parasites—quarantine before introducing to a main tank.
- Needs excellent water quality and regular maintenance.
