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Black Back Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
The Black Back Butterfly is a striking, relatively peaceful fish that is easy to keep. It can be kept with other peaceful that aren't similar looking, but should only be housed singularly unless in a mated pair.
It requires a tank of 200 litres or more with plenty of rock work and hiding places. The Black Back butterfly is not suited to a reef aquarium as it will eat soft and stony corals, their natural food source in the wild. It should be fed a varied diet of marine foods including, brine shrimp and chopped fish
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
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Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 200 litres
- Diet:
- Carnivore
- Origin:
- Indo-Pacific, Coral Sea, Fiji
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 15cm
- Family:
- Chaetodontidae
- Reef Compatible:
- No
- Temperament:
- Peaceful
- pH:
- 8.1 - 8.4
- Salinity:
- 1.020-1.025
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Black Back Butterflyfish with these other fish:
