Smiths butterflyfish

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FAMILY - Chactodontidae

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodon Smithi

COMMON NAME - Smith's Butterflyfish

SIZE - 6.6" (17 cm)

RANGE - Rapa, Easter, Pitcairn, Illot de Bass Islands

MIN. SIZE AQUARIUM - 75 US Gal. (284 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Zooplankton

AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 8

REEF COMPATIBILITY - With caution

CAPTIVE CARE - Feed marine fare for omnivores and herbivores, a good growth of macroalgae is a plus. Keep only one per tank unless sufficiently sized and then introduce all at the same time. Do not keep with aggressive tankmates until acclimated, provide plenty of swimming room and places to hide. 68-75 F (20-24 C).

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