[B]FAMILY[/B] - Chactodontidae [B]SCIENTIFIC NAME[/B] - Chaetodon Mitratus [B]COMMON NAME[/B] - Indian Butterflyfish, Headband Butterflyfish, Mitratus Butterflyfish [B]SIZE[/B] - 5.5" (14 cm) [B]RANGE[/B] - Cosmoledo, Mauritius, Chagos, Maldives, Cocos-Keeling, Christmas Islands, Possibly Mozambique [B]MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE[/B] - 55 US Gal (208 L) [B]FOODS AND FEEDING[/B] - Black coral, gorgonians, sessile invertebrates [B]AQUARIUM SUITABILITY[/B] - 8 [B]REEF COMPATIBILITY[/B] - With caution, may nip at gorgonians and stony coral polys, sessile invertebrates. [B]CAPTIVE CARE[/B] - This is an aggressive species and should not be kept with other butterflyfish, fish of similar color and food competitors. Feed a varied diet which includes finely chopped seafare for carnivore and herbivore, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations for butterflyfish. Acclimates well to captivity, if the system is large enough a pair can be kept or possibly a trio, provide hiding places such as caves and an established reef structure for long term success, feed min. 2 times a day in reef system and 3 times a day in fish only tank. [CENTER][ATTACH=full]21248[/ATTACH][/CENTER]
