Whiteface butterflyfish

Species information for the Whiteface butterflyfish, in the Butterflys category.

  1. FAMILY - Chactodontidae

    SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodon Mesoleucos

    COMMON NAME - Whiteface Butterflyfish

    SIZE - 6.3" (16 cm)

    RANGE - Red Sea, Gulf of Aden.

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

    FOODS AND FEEDING - Varied diet for carnivores, herbivores, omnivores.

    AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 6

    REEF COMPATIBILITY - Not recommended.

    CAPTIVE CARE - Keep only one per tank, an aggressive fish towards other members of the family, should be the last fish introduced to the tank, feed min. 2 times a day, varied diet of marine fare for omnivores, carnivores. 74-82 F (23-28 C).

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    Last edited by a moderator: Jan 9, 2014
    jhnrb, Jan 23, 2009
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