Saltwater Fish    

Login & View Cart
 
saltwater fish live corals marine plants invertebrates aquarium supplies live rock live sand
   

 Saltwater Aquarium Butterflyfish

The butterflyfish are a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Found mostly on the reefs of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, there are approximately 120 species . A number of species pairs occur in the Indian and Pacific oceans, members of the huge genus Chaetodon. Butterflyfish look like smaller versions of angelfish (Pomacanthidae) but unlike these lack preopercle spines at the gill covers. Some members of the genus Heniochus resemble the Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) of the monotypic Zanclidae. Among the paraphyletic "Perciformes", the former are probably not too distantly related to butterflyfish, whereas the Zanclidae seem far less close.

 Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys polylepis

One of only a few Butterfly Fish For a Reef Tank !
Description: Yellow pyramid butterfly fish are also known as yellow zoster butterfly fish. They are a beautiful addition to almost any saltwater aquarium due their vibrant colors and gentle demeanor. Compared to other saltwater fish, they are relatively easy to care for.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 55 gallon tank is necessary. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: Generally reef safe! Safer than copperbands, etc.
Food and diet: It usually will accept most foods offered, including finely chopped seafood, frozen or live brine shrimp, frozen preparations and even flake food. Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $49.99
Quantity :
size :


Pearlscale Butterflyfish
Chaetodon Xanthurus

Description: The Pearlscale Butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus) is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) also known as Yellow-tailed Butterflyfish or Philippines Chevron Butterflyfish (the Chevron Butterflyfish is an unrelated species of Chaetodon). It is found on or around the reefs of the western Pacific Ocean from Indonesia and the Philippines north to the Ryukyu Islands. The body is pearly white and the scales have black edges, giving the sides a more cross-hatched pattern instead of the clear chevrons in related species. The hind parts are orangey-yellow, the base of the caudal fin is white. The head is darker than the body and bears the characteristic pattern of its lineage, consisting of vertical black eyestripes and a black white-rimmed crown spot.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 55 gallon tank is necessary. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: It can typically be kept with some of the more noxious soft corals (such as leather corals), but avoid it in most reef tanks.
Food and diet: Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations. Feed several times daily.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"
Starting at $39.99
Quantity :
size :

  Saddleback Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ephippium


Description: The Saddle Butterflyfish, Chaetodon ephippium, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It is found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans from Sri Lanka and the Cocos-Keeling Islands to the Hawaiian, Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and New South Wales in Australia. It is a large butterflyfish, at up to 12 in long together with the Lined Butterflyfish (C. lineolatus) the giant among its genus. In shape it resembles certain angelfishes more than most of its relatives. The overall color is yellowish grey, with a large black spot bordered below by a broad white band on the back and wavy blue lines on the lower sides. The throat and the outline of the hind parts is bright yellow. Adults have a filament extending posteriorly from the upper part of the soft portion of the dorsal fin.The Saddle Butterflyfish is found at depths between 0 and 30 m in coral reefs. It feeds on filamentous algae, small invertebrates, coral polyps, and fish eggs.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 55 gallon tank is necessary. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: This species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates, including some of the species we attempt to maintain in the reef tank.
Food and diet: Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations. Feed several times daily.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $39.99
Quantity :
size :

Golden Semilarvatus Butterflyfish

One of only a few Butterfly Fish For a Reef Tank !
Description: The Semilarvatus or Golden Butterflyfish, Chaetodon semilarvatus, is often found living on or around the reefs of the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Members of the genus Chaetodon make gorgeous inhabitants of fish only aquariums. Soft Corals and most Invertebrates should do fine with the Butterflyfish, but it may likely decimate Stony Corals, as they are a part of its natural diet. Peaceful or non-aggressive tankmates are recommended to reduce stress on the Butterfly. When Butterflyfish are first introduced to the aquarium, they may refuse to eat. Should the fish continue this behavior for three or more days, live food should be offered (if not from the beginning). Food soaked in a garlic product will often entice the Butterfly to eat. Another useful method to encourage some Butterflyfish to eat is to place their food inside of a coral skeleton. Groupings of Butterflyfish can be introduced simultaneously in the same aquarium, making a stunning display. It is best to make sure that the fish have plenty of aquarium space each when adding a group. Live Rock and multiple places to hide also helps to reduce stress in a group introduction situation.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 90 gallon tank is necessary. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: One of few butterflies considered totally reef safe.
Food and diet: Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations. Feed several times daily.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $129.99
Quantity :
size :

 Moorish Idol

Description:The moorish idol got its name from the Moors of Africa, who purportedly believe(d) the fish to be a bringer of happiness. Moorish idols are also popular aquarium fish, but despite their popularity.With distinctively compressed and disk-like bodies, moorish idols stand out in contrasting bands of black, white and yellow which make them attractive to aquarium keepers. The fish have relatively small fins, except for the dorsal fin whose 6 or 7 spines are dramatically elongated to form a trailing, sickle-shaped crest called the philomantis extension. Moorish idols have small terminal mouths at the end of long, tubular snouts; many long bristle-like teeth line the mouth. The eyes are set high on the fish's deeply-keeled bodies; in adults, perceptible bumps are located above each. The anal fin may have 2 or 3 spines. Moorish idols reach a maximum length of 23 centimeters (9.1 in). The sickle-like dorsal spines shorten with age.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 125 gallon tank is necessary. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing.
Food and diet: algae and sponge. Then offer a varied diet of finely chopped meaty items, mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, Spirulina, and algae. It should be fed several times a day.
Reef Compatibility: This species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates, including some of the species we attempt to maintain in the reef tank.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $49.99
Quantity :
:

 Copperband Butterflyfish
Identification: The Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, also commonly called the Beak Coralfish, is found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This butterflyfish is one of the three species in the genus Chelmon, all being known for having longer beaks. These fish are easily identified by the yellow banding and long snout, juveniles being similar to adults. Copperband butterflyfish can grow to 8 inches but in a home aquarium are usually found at half that size.They do well at a normal reef temperature range of 75 to 84 °F , with a tank size of at least 75 gallons with lots of live rock to graze on. This species can be considered reef safe. It will eat many invertebrates, including parasitic forms such as Calliactis parasitica and common glass anemone (aiptasia) . This is not a recommended fish for inexperienced aquarists, as it requires excellent tank conditions to thrive or even survive.
Minimum tank size: 50 Gallon
Feeding and diet: The Copperband Butterflyfish is a difficult fish to get to start feeding. Offer a varied diet including crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.
Reef Compatibility: As a rule it is generally reef safe, but nothing is 100%. Good to control aiptasia & glass anemones. Most individuals can be kept in a reef tank with most soft corals and small-polyped stony corals, although some may nip at shrimp and fan worms.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size:Small: 1-1/2" to 2 1/4"; Medium: 2-1/4" to 3 1/2"; Large: 3 1/2" to 4 1/2"

Starting at $39.99
Quantity :
:

  Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish
Heniochus acuminatus

Butterflyfish fish are so hard to keep. " This statement may be so for some species, but certainly not for the Butterflyfish in the genus Heniochus. They are superbly adaptable aquarium specimens which acclimate quickly, thrive under a variety of conditions, are not quarrelsome & readily accept all foods. 

Description: This is one of the more durable of the Butterflyfish species, and one of a few butterflies that are generally reef safe. It is a very active fish and should be housed in a tank of at least 55 gallons. It will tolerate members of its own kind in the same aquarium, as long as they are introduced to the tank at the same time. Members of a captive group will form a dominance hierarchy. Individuals fight for dominance by butting foreheads and trying to push each other backwards and when they display at each other. It will sometimes clean other fishes. This is a zooplankton feeder that can be housed with corals and other ornamental invertebrates. An occasional individual may nip at Xenia or other soft corals.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 55 gallon tank is necessary.
Reef Compatibility: This is a zooplankton feeder that can be housed with corals and other ornamental invertebrates
Food and diet: Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations. Feed several times daily.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $39.99
Quantity :
:

Tinkerii Butterflyfish
Chaetodon Tinkeri
Identification: The Hawaiian butterflyfish, Chaetodon tinkeri, is a member of the family Chaetodontidae of order Perciformes. It is also known as Tinker's Butterflyfish, after Spencer W. Tinker who discovered it in 1949, trapping them in fish traps at 90 feet (27 m) off Oahu, Hawaii.It grows to a maximum length of 15 cm (5.9 in). It swims alone or in pairs and occasionally in small aggregations. Its coloring is divided on the diagonal between black and white. It has gold dorsal and tail fins, and a gold vertical bar across its eyes.
Minimum tank size: 55 Gallon
Feeding and diet: The diet should consist of different meaty items and some vegetables.
Reef Compatibility: Not Recommended
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2-1/2" to 4"

$459.99
Quantity :

 Indo Pacific
Racoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula

Identification: The Raccoon Butterflyfish is a peaceful fish that may reside in fish-only aquarium with other butterflyfish.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 70 gallon tank is necessary. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: It should not be kept in a reef tank since it will eat invertebrates and is deemed unsafe with corals.
Food and diet:sponges, meaty foods, crustacean flesh, mysis shrimp, and frozen preparations several times daily.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $39.99
Quantity :
:

 Red Sea
Raccoon Fasciatus Butterflyfish
Chaetodon fasciatus

Identification: The raccoon butterflyfish, Chaetodon lunula, also known as the crescent-masked butterflyfish or lunule butterflyfish, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and in the southeast Atlantic. Its length is up to 8 inches. The raccoon butterflyfish is generally not aggressive towards other fish, with the exception of lionfish and triggerfish. In captivity, the typical lifespan of a raccoon butterflyfish is five to seven years. It has been observed as a beneficial predator of Aiptasia and Majano sea anemones. They will eliminate this nuisance pest within a two- to six-week period depending on the anemone population and size of the tank; however, they will eagerly feed on any soft corals and may cause more harm than good to the decoration.
Recommended tank size:A minimum of a 70 gallon tank is necessary. Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves and live rock for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: It should not be kept in a reef tank since it will eat invertebrates and is deemed unsafe with corals.
Food and diet: Feed the Raccoon Fasciatus Butterflyfish a small anemone, if at first, it is not interested in eating. Otherwise, feed a varied diet of meaty foods, crustacean flesh, mysis shrimp, and frozen preparations several times daily.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $89.99
Quantity :
:

 Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish
Forcipiger flavissimus

Identification: The Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus) is a species of butterflyfish in the genus Forcipiger. It is also known as the Forcepsfish. It is similar in appearance to and found in the same range as the less common Forcipiger longirostris. Together, the two species are collectively known in the Hawaiian language as lauwiliwilinukunuku?oi?oi, or "long-snouted (sharp-beaked) fish shaped like a wiliwili leaf".This is a good first butterfly purchase, though not necessarily for a beginning hobbyist. If acclimated properly, Longnose Butterflyfish are a hardy addition to any fish-only system.
Minimum tank size:It does best if kept in a 70 gallon or larger tank with peaceful tankmates.
Feeding and diet: Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.
Reef Compatibility: Most individuals can be kept in a reef tank with most soft corals and small-polyped stony corals, although some may nip at large-polyped stony corals, certain soft corals (including xeniids and clavulariids) and zoanthids (e.g., Parazoanthus spp.).
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

Starting at $44.99
Quantity :
:



 Double Saddle Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ulietensis

Identification:TThe Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish or False Furcula Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ulietensis), is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It flourishes in coral-rich environments in the Indo-Pacific region. Their range extends from the Cocos-Keeling Islands to the Tuamotu Islands, and north to Japan. They are usually found from the surface to 20 m depths, and like shallow channels with high current. These fish can reach a size of 6 inches. They are white with vertical thin black lines down the body and two dark saddles saddles on the fore and hind back, which softly grade into the background color bellywards gradient. Immediately after the hind quarter saddle, the body and tail is bright yellow with a black spot on the caudal peduncle. The dorsal fin has a streak of yellow from the crown of the head to the tail. Like most of its relatives this species displays a black eye band like a mask. As in most butterflyfish, the Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish is prone to blanching at night and when startled.
Feeding and diet: Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.
Reef Compatibility: This species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates, including some of the species we attempt to maintain in the reef tank. It will even eat large sea anemones!
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours

Starting at $39.99
Quantity :
:

 True Falcula Butterflyfish
Chaetodon falcula

Identification:The Black-wedged Butterflyfish, Chaetodon falcula, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It is found in the Indian Ocean, from eastern Africa south to Indonesia.It grows to a maximum of 8 inches long. Its shape is reminiscent of longsnout butterflyfish, though the snout is not as extremely prolonged and the pattern is very different. The body is white with a series of narrow vertical dark grey lines and bright yellow and orange over the back, dorsal fin, anal fin and caudal fin. There are two well-defined black saddles on the back, and as usual the characteristic black eye-band of Chaetodon is present.
Minimum tank size: 75 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.
Reef Compatibility: This species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates, including some of the species we attempt to maintain in the reef tank.
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours

Starting at $59.99
Quantity :
:

Auriga Butterflyfish
(Hawaii)
Chaetodon auriga

Identification:The Threadfin Butterflyfish, Chaetodon auriga, is a species of butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae). It is found in the Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and eastern Africa (south to Mossel Bay, South Africa) to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island and Rapa Iti, at depths of between 1 and 35 m.
Minimum tank size: 55 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Offer crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations. Feeding more than once daily is recommended.
Reef Compatibility: This species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates, including some of the species we attempt to maintain in the reef tank.
Level of Care: Fairly Easy
Acclimaton Time: 3+ hours

Starting at $39.99
Quantity :
:

 YOUR FISH HEALTH DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU FEED THEM- FEED THEM THE BEST FISH FOODS
Why Use New Life Spectrum Fish Foods?
All-natural New Life Spectrum contains absolutely no hormones. New Life Spectrum noticeably increases both color and vigor in both marine and freshwater fish. Premium ingredients produce results superior to other pellets, and even specialized fresh food (such as brine shrimp, seaweed, etc.) without pollution. The high-density, nutritious pellets help prevent lateral line disease, as well as other ailments related to faltering health. New Life Spectrum provides trace elements present in natural environments, but missing in aquariums.

Using Other Brands:
Even some hard to feed marine fish will eat New Life Spectrum fish food. Pellets are designed with no dust and will stay in the water for hours without disintegrating, reducing pollution.
New Life Spectrum is suitable for omnivorous, herbivorous, and many carnivorous fish. Ounce-for-ounce, New Life Spectrum provides far better nutrition than flake food, and is less-expensive relative to weight.
- High-quality easily digestible krill & fish meal protein
- Balanced daily diet for all marine fish
- Boosts immune system to repel parasites
- Enhances the full spectrum of your fish's color

Click here for more information on the importance of phytoplankton for your corals

 We Highly Recommend you use Spectrum Fish Food by Newlife
Feed your fish a better food and watch their health and colors improve
Starting At - $7.99

Quantity :
Select Your Food : &
 


Photos are representative of each species. Each animal is unique and variations should be expected.

Order with confidence....
Guaranteed ordering privacy...
This site features advanced encryption technology...

Please note: Aquatic Connection will not guarantee the coloration of corals as seen in your reef system.

Reason? Not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquatic Connection's tanks are lit by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use this combination for best growth. But for best viewing this is not the best lighting choice. Aquatic Connection photographs all polyps under Actinic only lighting. This brings out the true zoanthilia and protopalythoa colors. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 14K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to see the vibrant true colors. We suggest you add true actinic lamps also and turn these on in the evening without the daylight lighting for proper color viewing.