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Puntato Butterflyfish (Chaetodon punctatofasciatus)
Puntato Butterflyfish
Chaetodon punctatofasciatus
| COMMON NAME: |
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Puntato Butterflyfish |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Chaetodon punctatofasciatus |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~2 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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55 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderate |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Yes, but will eat some invertebrates and corals. |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Also known as Dot Dash Butterflyfish.
- Very similar to the Pelewensis Butterfly, this species generally does well in the aquarium, although like all butterflies, it requires a very healthy setup and good water conditions.
- The Puntato is reef safe but there are a few invertabrates and corals it will eat.
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