Yellowcrowned butterflyfish

jhnrb

Reef enthusiast
FAMILY - Chactodontidae

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodon Flavocoronatus

COMMON NAME - Yellowcrowned Butterflyfish

SIZE - 4.9" (9 cm)

RANGE - Mariana Islands, Guam, Tinian, Saipan, Maug

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

FOODS AND FEEDING - Unknown

AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 10

REEF COMPATIBILITY - with caution

CAPTIVE CARE - Acclimates readily to captivity, can be kept in groups is introduced at the same time, provide good water circulation, an established reef is a plus, may decimate tube worms, other wise it will eat most aquarium fare. Feed min. 2 times a day in a reef and three times a day in a fish only. Provide plenty of place to hide, very timid until acclimated to captivity. 72-82 F (22-28 C).

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