Blackspotted butterflyfish

jhnrb

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FAMILY - Chactodontidae

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodon Nigropunctatus

COMMON NAME - Blackspotted Butterflyfish

SIZE - 5" (13 cm)

RANGE - Arabian Gulf, Central Oman

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 55 US Gal. (208 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Accepts a variety of aquarium foods, finely chopped seafood and frozen preparations, benthic invertebrates, stony coral polyps.

AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 6

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Not recommended

CAPTIVE CARE - Provide adequate swimming room, hiding places, and peaceful tankmates. Keep only one per tank or a proven pair, make sure specimen is feeding prior to purchase.

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