The
Raccoon Butterflyfish is yellow-orange, but darker on the upper half of the
body. The fish is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It is
found in the Indo-Pacific region and in the southeast Atlantic .
Its length is up to 20 cm (nearly 8 in). It has a black patch around its eyes,
with a broad white stripe posterior to it. Two black stripes bordered in yellow
reach from the white stripe to the dorsal fin.
The
raccoon butterflyfish is generally not aggressive towards other fish, with the
exception of lionfish and triggerfish. In captivity, the typical lifespan of a
raccoon butterflyfish is five to seven years. The Raccoon Butterflyfish is a
peaceful fish that may reside in a 125 gallon or larger fish-only aquarium with
other butterflyfish. It should not be kept in a reef tank since it will eat
invertebrates and is deemed unsafe with corals.
When
first acquired, if it will not eat, it may be tempted with a small anemone.
Once acclimated, it can be fed a varied diet of meaty foods, crustacean flesh,
mysis shrimp, and frozen preparations several times daily.
Approximate
Purchase Size of Raccoon Butterflyfish: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4";
Medium: 2-1/4" to 3 "; Medium/Large: 3" to 4"; Large:
4" to 5"; X large 5" to 6"
Quick
stats and care info of Raccoon Butterflyfish:
Minimum
Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care
Level: Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Reef
Compatible: No
Water
Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max.
Size: 8"
Color
Form: Black, Orange ,
White, Yellow
Diet:
Omnivore
Compatibility:
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Origin:
Fiji , Hawaii ,
Indonesia , Maldives , Papua
New Guinea , Tahiti
Family: Chaetodontidae
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