Saddleback Butterflyfish

It should not be kept with any of its species unless it is introduced to the aquarium as a male and female pair. The Saddleback Butterflyfish may be kept in a reef environment but will eat most stony corals, a few soft corals, and invertebrates that inhabit any live rock.

Common Name(s): Saddleback Butterflyfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Chaetodon ephippium
Origin : Fiji, Hawaii, Indo-Pacific, Maldives, Melanesia, Sri Lanka, Tonga.
Natural Habitat : Coral Reefs and Inside Lagoons, to a depth of 30m.
Care Level : Medium
Density : 1.020-1.026
Temperature : 22-26 deg C
Maximum Size: 9"
Minimum Tank Size: 60 gallons
Reef Safe: With Caution
Feeding Requirements: Omnivore - Its diet should include a variety of meaty preparations.
Temperament / Behavior: Semi-aggressive
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