Dotted Butterflyfish

Chaetodon Butterflyfish should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and hiding. Chaetodon Butterflyfish may pick at corals and crustaceans. A diet of meaty and algae based foods should be provided multiple times daily. Multiples can be added simutaneously to a large aquarium. Chaetodon Butterflyfish tend to be shy and peaceful but can become territorial if their aquarium is to small.

The Dotted Butterflyfish is also known as the Decorated or Golden Butterflyfish. Not commonly seen in the aquarium trade. This bright yellow colored Butterflyfish is dotted with lines of black dots, black stripe on the caudal peduncle and eyes, yellow dorsal, anal, pelvic and pectoral fins. Dotted Butterflyfish can grow to 10".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 125 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH