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Raccoon Butterfly
Chaetodon lunula
The Raccoon Butterfly is a distinctive, relatively peaceful fish that is kept by both the beginner and the more experienced aquarist alike. The raccoon is a hardy butterfly that will even eat large stinging anemones when hungry
It requires a tank of 300 litres or more with plenty of rock work and hiding places. The raccoon butterfly is not suited to a reef aquarium as it will eat shrimps, anemones, soft or stony corals, armored crustaceans may be safe. It should be fed a varied diet of marine foods including, brine shrimp and chopped fish and other frozen preparations
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
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Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 300 litres
- Diet:
- Carnivore
- Origin:
- Indo-Pacific
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 20 cm
- 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
Buy Raccoon Butterfly
Medium 4 - 6cm
- 1 or more items - £25.00
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Raccoon Butterfly with these other fish:
