Copperband Butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
Copperband Butterflyfish is also known as the Beaked Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish, or Orange Stripe Butterflyfish. It is best housed in very large reefs, or in peaceful community tanks. It has yellow-orange vertical bands with a black edging.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Copperband Butterflyfish |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Chelmon rostratus |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~2 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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50 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately difficult |
| REEF SAFE: |
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No. Will eat reef inhabitants. |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
