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White Faced Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mesoleucos)
White Faced Butterflyfish
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.
White Faced Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mesoleucos)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 6"
Family Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size 125 gallons
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Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 6"
Family Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size 125 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The White Faced Butterflyfish, also known as the Red Sea Butterflyfish, is a relatively hardy butterfly that does well in a peaceful aquarium setting. The body of these fish is varying shades of gray with many black vertical lines, giving it an armored look. The face of this butterfly is white with a dark band running through the eye.

The ideal aquarium for the White Faced Butterflyfish should be 70 gallons or larger, with large amounts of live rock for hiding and grazing. They can be aggressive towards conspecifics, and towards members of its own species. They are best kept in a peaceful aquarium with non-aggressive fish.

The diet for the White Faced Butterflyfish should consist of dried seaweed, Spirulina based foods, and vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp, as well as finely chopped meaty foods.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/4" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"

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