{"title":"Butterflyfish","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"copperband-butterfly-chelmon-rostratus","title":"Copperband Butterfly, Chelmon rostratus.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"card__title heading h3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"card__section expandable-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text--pull\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copperband butterfly (Chelmon rostratus), has a long, narrow nose and mouth used for hunting into crevices and holes for food. The Copperband Butterflyfish has yellow-orange vertical bands with a black edging. It has a false eyespot on the rear of the dorsal fin. This is a difficult fish to mistake for any other. \u003cspan\u003eThe Copperband Butterflyfish is a difficult fish to feed; it is a shy and deliberate feeder that may need a variety of foods offered to it in order to start feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great addition for your marine salt water aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":56431057764727,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium","offer_id":56431057797495,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"large","offer_id":56431057830263,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/CopperbandAngel.jpg?v=1657533711"},{"product_id":"lined-butterflyfish-chaetodon-lineolatus","title":"Lined Butterflyfish , Chaetodon Lineolatus","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Lined Butterflyfish, \u003ci\u003eChaetodon lineolatus\u003c\/i\u003e, has a pearl white body accented with a thick black band over the eyes and very thin vertical black lines and yellow fins and tail. They are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish, but may become aggressive towards other Butterflies with a similar pattern or coloration in smaller tanks. Since they are more sensitive than most other Butterflies, they are recommended for experts only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey are also not reef safe since they will nip at and eat soft corals and stony polyps as well as ornamental shrimp, tube worms and anemones. Diet should include a variety of mysis and vitamin enriched brine shrimp, spirulina, nori, seaweed, marine algae, and algae based foods, 2-3 times daily.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information\" href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43521773994237,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/LinedButterflyfish.jpg?v=1667052923"},{"product_id":"raccoon-butterflyfish-chaetodon-lunula","title":"Raccoon Butterflyfish, Chaetodon lunula","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product_overview content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raccoon Butterflyfish, is yellow-orange, but darker on the upper half of the body. It has a black patch around its eyes, with a broad white stripe posterior to it. Two black stripes bordered in yellow reach from the white stripe to the dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raccoon Butterflyfish is a peaceful fish that may reside in a 125 gallon or larger fish-only aquarium with other butterflyfish. It should not be kept in a reef aquarium since it will eat invertebrates and is deemed unsafe with corals. When first acquired, if it will not eat, it may be tempted with a small anemone. Once acclimated, it can be fed a varied diet of meaty foods, crustacean flesh, mysis shrimp, and frozen preparations several times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product_cross_sells content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43540530036989,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/Raccoon_Butterflyfish.jpg?v=1674090543"},{"product_id":"yellow-longnose-butterflyfish-forcipiger-longirostris","title":"Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish,  Forcipiger longirostris,","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForcipiger longirostris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Forceps Fish, can be found singly or in schools on reef flats and slopes of the Indo-Pacific region. It has a long snout that resembles a pair of needle nose pliers, for picking food out of crevices and between coral heads. The Longnose Butterflyfish has a yellow body. The color of its head is divided horizontally. The upper half of the head, at the very top of the mouth through the top of the head is black. The lower half is white. The dorsal spines are long and jagged. It is a fairly large Butterflyfish in the wild, but remains a medium-sized fish in the home aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. It does best if kept in a 125 gallon or larger tank with peaceful tankmates. Use caution if housing this species in a reef aquarium, it may nip at corals and sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt should be fed a varied diet of meaty foods mysis shrimp, crustacean meat, and frozen preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43540530200829,"sku":"","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/Unknown_ec3bdb48-66b8-453d-91eb-ea5fab0c20b0.jpg?v=1674086389"},{"product_id":"vagabond-butterflyfish-chaetodon-vagabundus","title":"Vagabond Butterflyfish, Chaetodon vagabundus","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vagabond Butterflyfish \u003ci\u003eChaetodon vagabundus\u003c\/i\u003e has a pleasing appearance and a pleasant personality to match. In nature it is calm and quite unafraid, readily allowing divers to approach and photograph it. Its demeanor is even almost cheeky. It claims a portion of the reef as its territory and will hold its ground rather than retreating if a diver tries to mess around with it. In the aquarium it is equally forthcoming once its adapted and makes a friendly and attractive pet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great addition to your marine salt water aquarium!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43540530331901,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/vagabond_butterflyfish.png?v=1760632082"},{"product_id":"black-back-butterflyfish-chaetodon-melannotus","title":"Black Back Butterflyfish, Chaetodon melannotus","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Back Butterflyfish, also known as the Melannotus Butterflyfish, has a white body with a series of black diagonal stripes on the sides. The fins are yellow and it has a yellow face with a black eye band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Back Butterflyfish should be the only butterflyfish, unless it has a mate, in a 120 gallon or larger aquarium that has numerous hiding places and plenty of room to swim. This species of Butterflyfish is not considered reef safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Back Butterflyfish eats a variety of meaty preparations that should incorporate a vitamin or color enhancing food to keep its colors crisp. It eats soft corals in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43540530561277,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/Chaetodon_melannotus_edit4.jpg?v=1682103072"},{"product_id":"black-pyramid-butterflyfish-hemitaurichthys-zoster","title":"Black Pyramid Butterflyfish, Hemitaurichthys zoster","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zoster Butterflyfish, also known as the Black Pyramid Butterflyfish, occurs in large numbers among the reefs of the Indian Ocean. They are black in color with a wide vertical white band covering the middle of the body. The dorsal fin is colored in the same pattern as the body, but has the addition of yellow on the tips of the white band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zoster Butterflyfish is quite shy and should be provided with multiple hiding places. The ideal aquarium will be at least 125 gallons and will contain plenty of live rock that will provide cover from the light and a supplemental food source. If underfed the Zoster Butterflyfish may occasionally pick at xenia or other soft corals. Feeding several times daily is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zoster Butterflies diet should consist of frozen and freeze-dried foods containing algae are good substitutes and can be supplemented with dried algae and vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43540530725117,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/lg_80123_Zoster_Angelfish.jpg?v=1703183596"},{"product_id":"thread-fin-butterflyfish-chaetodon-auriga","title":"Thread Fin Butterflyfish, Chaetodon Auriga","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Auriga Butterflyfish, also known as the Threadfin Butterflyfish, is one of the more popular and readily available butterflyfish. Generally a hardy species, in the wild it is found on inner and outer reef slopes. As with many fish, the Threadfin Butterfly's color and markings can vary with the region of origin. Red Sea\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43540530790653,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/15575220479_958172997b_ocopie.jpg?v=1703180098"},{"product_id":"collare-butterfly-chaetodon-collare","title":"Collare Butterfly, Chaetodon collare","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Collare Butterfly fish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas a rich brown to black color with light spotted scales throughout. Its mask-like head includes two white bands with a black band through the eyes. The tail is most distinct with its wide red band followed by black and white bands. The Collare Butterflyfish requires a varied diet including marine fish, crustacean flesh, brine shrimp, and frozen meaty preparations. Once acclimated to the aquarium, it requires feedings several times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information\" href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43648772538621,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/IMG_6027.jpg?v=1671041398"},{"product_id":"falcula-butterfly-chaetodon-falcula","title":"Falcula Butterfly, Chaetodon falcula","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product_overview content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Falcula Butterflyfish, also known as the Sickle Butterflyfish, is mostly white becoming yellow dorsally. It has a series of narrow black stripes on its sides, two patches of black on the dorsal side, and a black eye band.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 125 gallon or larger fish-only aquarium with other butterflyfish is a good environment. The Falcula Butterflyfish will eat anemones, hard corals, and mushroom anemones causing problems in a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be fed a variety of meaty foods, crustacean flesh, mysis shrimp, frozen preparations, with an occasional anemone as a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product_cross_sells content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43648870383869,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/lg_68351_True_Falcula_Butterflyfish.jpg?v=1671041816"},{"product_id":"yellow-pyramid-butterflyfish-hemitaurichthys-polylepis","title":"Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish,  Hemitaurichthys polylepis.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered reef safe the Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish have fins that are yellow in colour, and the body is mostly white. The white coloration forms a triangle with the yellow fins, lending it its common name. The head area is black helping these fish camouflage themselves in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pyramid Butterfly feeds upon plankton in the wild, and is safe for reef aquariums. The Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish is quite shy at first, and should be provided multiple hiding places. The ideal aquarium should contain plenty of live rock that will provide hiding places, and a supplemental food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may be kept singly, in pairs or small numbers. The Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish diet should consist of frozen and freeze-dried foods containing algae are good substitutes and can be supplemented with dried algae and vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43864595202301,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/pyramid-butterflyfish.jpg?v=1680266667"},{"product_id":"heniochus-brown-butterflyfish","title":"Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish, Heniochus varius.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish, also known as the Humphead Bannerfish, has a dark brown head and body. It has a narrow white band behind the head to the breast and a diagonal white band from the dorsal fin to the base of its tail. The forehead has a hump and there is a curved horn over each eye. Members of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeniochus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genera are often called Bannerfish instead of Butterflyfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish may reside in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium that has a rocky aquascape with overhangs or caves for shelter. The Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish may be kept in pairs if both are introduced to the aquarium at the same time. It will acclimate better if tank mates are small, docile fish. It will nip at sessile invertebrates including corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts diet should include herbivore preparations and a variety of meaty items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873090535677,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/E25C4E17-F7B7-4A85-BD22-4D1C524C05B3.webp?v=1680873556"},{"product_id":"sunburst-butterflyfish-chaetodon-kleinii","title":"Sunburst Butterflyfish, Chaetodon kleinii","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunburst Butterflyfish is primarily golden-yellow. It may have either a black or a black and blue eye band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be kept in an aquarium with other butterflyfish, including members of its own species, if they were introduced to the tank at the same time. It is an excellent fish for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome individuals will acclimate well to a reef aquarium however they may also start to nip at some coral polyps. Keeping them well fed will help reduce this risk. Soft coral species should be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diet should consist of meaty items such as fish, crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and frozen marine preparations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo colour varients are available from two geographic areas the India which is more orange\/yellow in boby colour, and the Melanesia which has more white\/cream colour to is body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43879003390205,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/IMG_3699.jpg?v=1681295675"},{"product_id":"teardrop-butterfly-chaetodon-unimaculatus","title":"Teardrop Butterfly, Chaetodon interrupta","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tear Drop Butterflyfish is a beautiful fish originating from the reefs of the Indo Pacific. They have a white base becoming yellow dorsally and on the median fins. It has a large black eyespot on its upper side and a black bar through the eyes. A black vertical stripe is also present at the posterior end. These are very colourful fish that are well suited for a larger fish only aquarium. The Tear Drop Butterflyfish may reside in a reef environment with other butterflyfish but will eat different invertebrates present in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43879004864765,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/IMG_3702.jpg?v=1681295798"},{"product_id":"saddleback-butterflyfish-chaetodon-ephippium","title":"Saddleback Butterflyfish, Chaetodon ephippium","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"prodScientificName\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saddleback Butterflyfish, also known as the Saddled Butterflyfish or Saddle Butterflyfish, has a large black \"saddle\" with a white border on the rear upper corner of the body and dorsal fin. Orange coloration is found on the lower half of its face as well as outlining the black tail. The base color is gray with several blue-gray stripes on the lower body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saddleback Butterflyfish will do best in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of swimming space and well-maintained water quality. It should not be kept with any of its species unless it is introduced to the aquarium as a male and female pair. Saddleback Butterflyfish are not reef safe and may eat most stony corals, a few soft corals, and invertebrates that inhabit any live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43879017447677,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/IMG_3713.png?v=1681297216"},{"product_id":"spotband-butterflyfish-chaetodon-punctatofaciatus","title":"Spotband Butterflyfish. Chaetodon punctatofaciatus","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Saddleback Butterflyfish, also known as the Saddled Butterflyfish or Saddle Butterflyfish, has a large black \"saddle\" with a white border on the rear upper corner of the body and dorsal fin. Orange coloration is found on the lower half of its face as well as outlining the black tail. The base color is gray with several blue-gray stripes on the lower body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIts diet should include a variety of meaty preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43894285009149,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/products\/spotbandedbutterflyfish2.jpg?v=1682164008"},{"product_id":"pearlscale-butterfly-red-chaetodon-madagascariensis","title":"Red Pearlscale Butterfly - Red (Chaetodon madagascariensis)  reserved","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e The Pearlscale Butterflyfish is another beautiful example why marine Butterflyfish remain perennial favorites among hobbyists. This gorgeous fish boosts visual interest with lively color and eye-catching, graphic patterning. The diet of the Pearlscale Butterflyfish should include various meaty preparations including frozen, freeze-dried, fresh or flake food. Also provide regular vegetable food source and vitamin-boosting supplements.For further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983317926141,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/pearlscale-butterflyfish.jpg?v=1687467111"},{"product_id":"blacktail-butterflyfish-chaetodon-austriacus","title":"Blacktail butterflyfish, Chaetodon austriacus","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-ycare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-ycare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more_detail\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetodon austriacus, commonly known as the Blacktail butterflyfish, is a small butterflyfish. Their body is orangish-yellow and has black vertical stripes on the head, dark blueish-grey horizontal stripes on the body and a blue mouth. The anal, caudal and part of the dorsal fin are pitch black with a bright yellow to orange rim and the dorsal fin is mostly white. The stark contrasting pattern and colours make it a real beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are quite peaceful to most other fish, but might haress similar looking fish. They live most of their life solitary or in pairs on coral reefs. In an aquarium they can best be kept alone, unless a proven pair can be found. They're obligate corallivores, meaning they feed mainly on corals (SPS polyps) and do need them to stay healthy. This makes them not suitable for a fish-only tank and they will do best in a large reef tank stocked with fast growing SPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-itmgrp field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-itmgrp field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44273695457533,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/Chaetodon-austriacus-Blacktail-Butterflyfish-zsispeo.jpg?v=1700072298"},{"product_id":"mirror-butterflyfish-chaetodon-speculum","title":"Mirror Butterflyfish, Chaetodon speculum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mirror Butterflyfish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChaetodon speculum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, makes a striking appearance in the home aquarium, due to its bright yellow color with accents of black: a wide vertical bar running through its eye regions, and a large spot beneath the base of its dorsal fin with diffused edges. This distinctive marking is what prompts the other names it is known as such as the Oval Spot Butterflyfish or One Spot Butterflyfish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mirror Butterflyfish is difficult to keep because it is a corallivore and is suited to the care an expert level aquarist can provide. It eats corals and may nibble or eat Tridacna clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful, this species of Butterflyfish may become aggressive toward others of their own species and should not be housed with aggressive tankmates. The aquarium for this Butterflyfish should have plenty of live rock or other places to hide, and plenty of swimming room. It can only be kept in a large tank with a lot of fast-growing corals where considerable damage to the corals is accepted. Some hobbyists try to expand their food offerings to include live mussels with crushed shells to provide an additional food source for this member of the Chaetodontidae family. But if unsuccessful, the hobbyist should be dedicated to providing corals to sustain this Butterflyfish throughout its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44359898726653,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/2-Chaetodon-speculum-_-Giuseppe-Mazza-1_jpg.webp?v=1703181098"},{"product_id":"pacific-melon-butterflyfish-chaetodon-lunulatus","title":"Pacific Melon Butterflyfish, Chaetodon lunulatus","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-ycare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-ycare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more_detail\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root mui-style-17n444i\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-style-123zzur\"\u003eYellow with slight violet tint, intricate purple stripes along body and pale purple tail base. Small black dash on one of the stripes on the upper body, black band on tail and black lips. \u003cem\u003eC. trifasciatus\u003c\/em\u003e (Melon Butterflyfish) in Indian Ocean has yellow\/orange tail base. These fish are quite peaceful to most other fish, but might haress similar looking fish. They live most of their life solitary or in pairs on coral reefs. In an aquarium they can best be kept alone, unless a proven pair can be found. They're obligate corallivores, meaning they feed mainly on corals (SPS polyps) and do need them to stay healthy. This makes them not suitable for a fish-only tank and they will do best in a large reef tank stocked with fast growing SPS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-itmgrp field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-itmgrp field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44500464206077,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/Chaetodon-lunulatus-jj-0179-102509.jpg?v=1707327183"},{"product_id":"blueblotch-butterflyfish-chaetodon-plebeius","title":"Blueblotch butterflyfish, Chaetodon plebeius","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetodon plebeius, commonly known as the Blueblotch butterflyfish, is a small butterflyfish. Their body is bright yellow with a black vertical stripe with thin blue outlines through the eye and a black spot on the caudal fin base, also with some blue around it. On their body they've countless spots forming hoirzontal lines. On their body is also the blue patch which gave them their common name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are quite peaceful to most other fish, but might haress similar looking fish. They live mostly in pairs in lagoons and on the outer reefs where Acropora are numberous. In an aquarium they can best be kept alone unless a proven pair can be found. They're obligate corallivores, meaning they feed mainly on corals (mainly Acropora) and do need them to stay healthy. This makes them not suitable for a fish-only tank and they will do best in a large reef tank stocked with fast growing Acropora, but do keep in mind that they will do considerable damage to these corals! A real specialist fish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44500535312637,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/000479_Chaetodon_plebeius.jpg?v=1707328625"},{"product_id":"triangular-butterflyfish-chaetodon-baronessa","title":"Triangular butterflyfish, Chaetodon baronessa","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetodon baronessa, commonly known as the Eastern triangular butterflyfish, is a small butterflyfish. Their body is yellow, but they're covered in blue spots so closely arranged that they form backwards facing V lines and make this fish appear purple from a distance. Their head has reddish-brown vertical stripes and the mouth is also brown to red coloured. The entire dorsal, caudal and anal fin have a beautiful yellow rim with also some black, blue and or red in it. They look very similar to C. triangulum. The difference is that C. baronessa a little more square is, compared to the triangle shape of C. triangulum, and the base colour from C. baronessa is more yellow compared to the grey-white in C. triangulum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are usually not aggressive towards other fish, but can become quite territorial sometimes. They live most of their life in pairs on coral reefs rich in Acropora. In an aquarium they can best be kept alone, unless a proven pair can be found. They're obligate corallivores and only feeding on Acropora polyps! This makes them not suitable for a fish-only tank and they will do best in a large reef tank stocked with fast growing Acropora. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44500564934909,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/Unknown_82c35835-d936-40f1-8bf5-f84444e07c3e.jpg?v=1707329171"},{"product_id":"ornate-butterflyfish-chaetodon-ornatissimus","title":"Ornate butterflyfish, Chaetodon ornatissimus","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetodon ornatissimus, commonly known as the Ornate butterflyfish, is an unreal looking medium-sized butterflyfish. Their bodycolour is white which continous all the way into the unpaired fins. They head, paired fins and all around their fins are yellow. On their head they've black stripes which also flows all around their body in the fins. On their body they've orange diagonal stripes to compliment this amazing looking fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are quite peaceful to most other fish, but might haress similar looking fish. They live mostly solitary as juveniles between branching corals and the more they mature, the more they move around, usually as pairs. In an aquarium they can best be kept alone unless a proven pair can be found. Although this is an absolutely stunning fish to watch, they're obligate corallivores and thus need to eat corals to survive. This makes them not suitable for a fish-only tank and they can only be kept in a large tank with a lot of fast growing corals where considerable damage to the corals is accepted. Feeding them a varied diet of live and frozen meaty foods can help to minimize the damage to the corals if alternative food is accepted. A real specialist fish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44500578468093,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/Chaetodon-ornatissimus-jj-6175-091012.jpg?v=1707329458"},{"product_id":"ornate-butterflyfish-chaetodon-ornatissimus-copy","title":"Peppered Butterfly,  Chaetodon guttatissimus","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peppered Butterflyfish (\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eChaetodon guttatissimus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is a beautiful butterfly found among the Indian Ocean. They inhabit reefs where they hunt for small crustaceans and coral polyps. They have a silver or golden body with black specks and a false-eye stripe. Reaching a maximum size of 5 inches, they do well in a FOWLR tank of at least 75 gallons. They are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish but may become aggressive towards other Butterflies with a similar pattern or coloration in smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also not reef safe since they will nip at and eat soft corals and stony polyps as well as ornamental shrimp, tube worms and anemones. Diet should include a variety of mysis and vitamin enriched brine shrimp, spirulina, nori, seaweed, marine algae, and algae-based foods, 2-3 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information\" href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45479713308925,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/image_f386d9af-9af7-4b6b-9f34-12f4694e8e5e.jpg?v=1721222122"},{"product_id":"threeband-pennant-butterflyfish-heniochus-chrysostomus","title":"Threeband Pennant Butterflyfish, Heniochus chrysostomus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Threeband Pennant Butterflyfish, also known as the Threeband Pennant Coralfish and Pennant Bannerfish, has a tall dorsal spine elongated into a feather-shaped pennant. It has a white body with three vertical brown bands and one eye stripe. There is a splash of yellow on the mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt requires a 125 gallon or larger aquarium that has a rocky aquascape with overhangs or caves for shelter. It may be kept in pairs if both are introduced to the aquarium at the same time. The Threeband Pennant Butterflyfish will acclimate better if the tank mates are small and docile. An aquarium with live rock would be beneficial. It may nip at sessile invertebrates including corals. Use caution if housing this species in the reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts diet should consist of herbivore preparations and a variety of meaty items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45589178712317,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/2e207d2398f40a153438186938fd2b8e.jpg?v=1724518393"},{"product_id":"raffles-latticed-butterflyfish-chaetodon-rafflesi","title":"Raffle's Latticed Butterflyfish, Chaetodon rafflesi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lattice Butterflyfish is yellow with dark scale margins giving a lattice-like appearance. It has a black eye band and a blue patch between the eyes; the tail has a black vertical stripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt requires an aquarium that has numerous hiding places and peaceful community members.This is not a reef safe Butterflyfish. In the wild, it will prey on hard and soft corals, zoanthids, and\/or anemones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the fish is asleep or stressed, it will get a dark spot on the front of the body. The Latticed Butterflyfish will feed on chopped meaty foods, mysis and brineshrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information\" href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45691722793213,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/lg68806LatticedButterflyfish.jpg?v=1727371443"},{"product_id":"barber-butterflyfish-johnrandallia-nigrirostris","title":"Barber Butterflyfish, Johnrandallia nigrirostris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very hardy aquarium species that will readily adapt to captive fare. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThey are a very impressive species; they look like a deep-water butterfly but carry a cheaper price tag.  It can be housed with a wide range of tank mates including more belligerent species if kept in a more aggressive community setting however, the aquarium should be reasonably large and the Barber Butterflyfish should be one of the first fish introduced. More than one fish of these fish can be housed in the same tank but plenty of space and simultaneous introduction is necessary to ensure that they will get along. It is possible to keep it within a soft coral reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product_overview content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information\" href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product_cross_sells content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54781289791863,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/barberfish.jpg?v=1732202608"},{"product_id":"double-saddle-butterflyfish-chaetodon-ulietensis","title":"Double Saddle Butterflyfish, Chaetodon ulietensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Double Saddle Butterflyfish, also known as the False Falcula Butterflyfish, Doublesaddle Butterflyfish, or Saddled Butterflyfish, is white with thin, vertical black lines across the body. The posterior portion of the body is yellow with a black spot on the tail. It also has two black patches on the body (dorsal side) and a black eye band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 120 gallon or larger aquarium with other butterflyfish, hiding places, and plenty of space to swim is a good environment. It is not an acceptable addition to a reef tank since it will eat mushroom corals, anemones, and stony corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diet for the Double Saddle Butterflyfish should consist of different meaty items and some vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information\" href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54790198624631,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/lg_68299_Double_Saddle_Butterflyfish.jpg?v=1732813310"},{"product_id":"blackburns-butterflyfish-chaetodon-blackburni","title":"Blackburn's Butterflyfish, Chaetodon blackburni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis butterfly species occurs on shallow limestone and rocky reefs. 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It has been suggested that it feeds on small crustacea and worms although they may also feed on coral polyps, they are found in singly or in pairs Juveniles of the species the diagonal blue bands on the body are not as pronounced as those of the adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54860361892215,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/blackburn.jpg?v=1736346930"},{"product_id":"spot-banded-butterflyfish-chaetodon-punctatofasciatus","title":"Spot Banded Butterflyfish, Chaetodon punctatofasciatus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spot Banded Butterflyfish has a yellow-tan body. As it matures, it becomes more yellow dorsally with about seven vertical dark stripes on the upper half of the body, with rows of dark spots below. An aquarium with numerous hiding places, and calm tank mates. It should not be housed in a reef aquarium since it tends to eat most invertebrates and nip at corals. The diet for the Spot Banded Butterflyfish should consist of finely chopped meaty foods and algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on keeping Marine fish please follow this link below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\" title=\"Information\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ornamentalfish.org\/what-we-do\/advice-information\/care-sheets\/caresheets-marine-fish\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_cross_sells content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961154490743,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/Chpun_uo.jpg?v=1739528891"},{"product_id":"yellowhead-butterflyfish-chaetodon-xanthocephalus","title":"Yellowhead Butterflyfish, Chaetodon Xanthocephalus","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellowhead Butterflyfish, with its striking coloration and elegant form, is a captivating addition to any marine aquarium. Characterized by a vivid yellow head, contrasting beautifully against its white body adorned with thin, vertical black stripes, this species stands out in any marine setup. Their peaceful demeanor and graceful swimming patterns make them a favored choice among aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, their diet primarily consists of coral polyps, invertebrates, and algae. In captivity, they require a varied diet to maintain their health and color vibrancy. It is recommended to feed them a mix of marine flakes, frozen foods like mysis shrimp and brine shrimp, and vegetable-based foods. Consistent feeding of small amounts two to three times a day is advised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellowhead Butterflyfish are generally peaceful and can coexist with a variety of other marine species. Ideal tank mates include other non-aggressive fish such as clownfish, damsels, and gobies. Avoid housing them with larger, aggressive species or those that tend to nip at fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species exhibits low aggression and is considered to be a peaceful community fish. However, they may show territorial behavior towards other butterflyfish, especially in smaller aquariums. A larger tank with ample hiding spots and room to swim can minimize potential conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their specific dietary and environmental needs, Yellowhead Butterflyfish are best suited for intermediate to advanced aquarists. 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The Burgess' Butterflyfish is quite shy and should be provided with multiple hiding places, an aquarium with plenty of live rock that will provide cover from the light and a supplemental food source. They are not good candidates for the reef aquarium, as they may pick at any feather dusters, anemones and LPS corals. However they will feed and eradicate Aiptasia anemones. The Burgess' Butterfly's diet primarily consists of coral polyps, crustaceans, and algae in the wild. 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It typically reaches a maximum size of about 6 inches (15 cm). This butterflyfish features a deep, oval-shaped body with a prominent, sharply pointed snout, making it easily distinguishable.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcella Butterflyfish primarily feed on coral polyps and small invertebrates in the wild. In a home aquarium, they should be provided with a diet consisting of a variety of live or frozen foods, including brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and high-quality marine fish foods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing compatible tank mates for Marcella Butterflyfish requires careful selection. They can coexist with other peaceful and reef-safe species, such as tangs, angelfish, and other butterflyfish, provided there is ample space and appropriate hiding spots. It is important to evaluate compatibility with corals and invertebrates, as these butterflyfish may nip at certain types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_overview content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Reef Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55036636758391,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/7624\/1405\/files\/marc.jpg?v=1741944190"},{"product_id":"ocellate-butterflyfish-parachaetodon-ocellatus","title":"Ocellate Butterflyfish, Parachaetodon ocellatus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThe Ocellate Butterfly Fish is a visually striking marine species, featuring a pale body with bold vertical bands and a distinctive eye-spot (“ocellus”) near the tail. 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This gives a crisscross pattern and pearly sheen. Most of its posterior is orange and it has a silver-edged black stripe through the eye. They do well in an aquarium providing that it is well-maintained and relatively peaceful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mertens Pearlscale Butterflyfish is part of the \"xanthurus complex\" consisting of lookalike species with similar latticed pattern. The Mertens Pearlscale Butterflyfish is a great example of a lookalike. The Crosshatch Pearlscale Butterflyfish is distinguished by a white-rimmed, dark oval spot located slightly askew behind the eye band. 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The Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish boast distinct markings, sporting 2 vertical dark brown\/black bars. The first bar starts at its forehead and runs vertically down its face and through its eye. The second bar runs down the posterior of its body. The caudal and anal fins are yellow with black markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Vagabond Butterflyfish require an aquarium  aquascaped with generous amount of live rock with plenty of open spaces to swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many butterflyfish the Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish does best is a mature or established system with high water quality. 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