Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys polylepis
One of
only a few Butterfly Fish For a Reef Tank !
Description: The Yellow Zoster or
Pyramid is easily recognized by its color pattern. The fins are yellow in color, and the
body is mostly white. The white coloration forms a triangle with
the yellow fins, lending to its name. The head area is black
helping these fish camouflage themselves in the wild. This Butterflyfish
is relatively hardy and generally reef safe. It should be housed
in a large tank with plenty of swimming room. Lots of water movement
will also be appreciated. Keep it singly, in pairs or in small
groups. It is more likely to acclimate to its new home if it
is not pestered by its tankmates, although once it has fully
adjusted to life in captivity, moderately bold fishes can be
introduced.
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
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
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Pearlscale Butterflyfish
Chaetodon
Xanthurus
Description: This species is a moderately
hardy Butterflyfish, providing its needs are met. It requires
a very well maintained aquarium and like all butterflies, it's
not a fish for the casual aquarist. It hould not be kept with
boisterous fish or bold feeders. Peaceful tankmates are a must
for success with this species, as is a varied diet. Like most
butterflies, if it is picked on initially or feels a threat from
tankmates, it will likely refuse to feed. This is generally a
very passive Butterflyfish, seldom bothering other butterflies,
but it can be an easy target for bolder species. It can be employed
to clean live rock of glass anemones, As with most butterflies,
keeping it with live rock can greatly facilitate acclimation.
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.
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
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Saddleback
Butterflyfish
Chaetodon ephippium
Description: This gorgeous, large
species varies in its adaptability to aquarium life. Some individuals
readily acclimate, while others have difficulty. Medium sized
specimens tend to acclimate better than tiny individuals or large
adults. It grows to a large size in the wild, and should be kept
in a big tank with plenty of swimming room. It may quarrel with
other Chaetodontids, but usually ignores other fish species.
Provide it with a varied diet. It can be employed to clean live
rock of glass anemones; however, it will also feed on some of
the more desirable invertebrates living on the rock, like fan
worms.
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
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
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