Red Sea Eritrean Butterflyfish
Red Sea Eritrean Butterflyfish
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Care Level: Moderate
Color: Red, White and Black
Diet: Omnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Chaetodontidae
Maximum Size: 5.5"
Minimum Tank Size: 70 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: No
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
The Red Sea Eritrean Butterflyfish, also known as the Red Sea Chevron Butterflyfish, or the Redback Butterflyfish, is a relatively hardy butterfly that does well in a peaceful aquarium setting. The body of these fish is white with many black vertical lines, and a large red band covering the rear of the fish.
The ideal aquarium for the Red Sea Eritrean Butterflyfish should be 70 gallons or larger, with large amounts of live rock for hiding and grazing. They can be aggressive towards fish of a similar body size and shape, and towards members of their own species. They are best kept in a peaceful aquarium with non-aggressive fish. This species of Butterflyfish is not considered reef safe.
The diet for the Red Sea Eritrean 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"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"