Rainford's Butterflyfish

As it is fond of the live polyps of stony and soft corals, it can not be recommended for a reef tank, but if you want to keep it alive they should be provide some kinds of live coral . At first feed it frequently everyday then feed it at least twice a day. Juveniles and younger specimen should try to be fed more than three to four times.

Common Name(s): Rainford's Butterflyfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Chaetodon rainfordi
Care Level : Hard
Maximum Size: 6"
Minimum Tank Size: 45 gallons
Reef Safe: No
Feeding Requirements: They are reported to feed on corals and algae. In captivity the best chance of success is to place it in a tank with lush filamentous algae for it to browse on, and keep it with a few other hardy butterflyfish to help enticed it to accept substitute foods. You can try various live foods such as clams with their shells cracked open, live brine and mysid shrimps, and commercially prepared formulas containing algae; along with a variety of meaty foods, dried flakes, tablets, and Nori.
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful
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