Pakistan Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon collare)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Pakistan Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon collare)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Red, Tan, White
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
7"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Red, Tan, White
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
7"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Pakistan Butterflyfish, also known as Red-tailed Butterflyfish, Collare Butterflyfish, or Redtail Butterflyfish, has a rich brown to black color with light spotted scales throughout. Its mask-like head includes two white bands with a black band through the eyes. The tail is most distinct with its wide red band followed by black and white bands.
The Pakistan Butterflyfish eats stony corals in the wild and is not recommended for the reef aquarium as it will nip at many corals and sessile invertebrates. A 125 gallon or larger aquarium is suitable for a pair introduced to the tank together, otherwise, is best kept singly with plenty of swimming room.
The Pakistan Butterflyfish requires a varied diet including marine fish, crustacean flesh, brine shrimp, and frozen meaty preparations. Once acclimated to the aquarium, it requires feedings several times daily.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/4" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 4-1/2"; XLarge: 4-1/2" or Larger
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Customer Testimonials
Richard N
Kearny , NJ
Very gorgeous and hardy Butterflyfish. Mine started eating within a few hours after aclamation. When I recieved the fish, it came in perfect condition. I couldn't ask for a better specimen. Thank you LiveAquaria!!
Mike L
Winnipeg , ND
nice fish,but watch out,it started to pick at my hammer and frog spawn coral
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