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Vagabond Butterflyfish

Chaetodon Vagabundus

The Vagabond Butterfly is an attractive popular and easy to keep marine fish. It is a hardy example of the butterfly species, it can be kept in pairs or with other butterflies, it can also live with more aggressive species once it has settled in.

It requires a tank of 400 litres or more with plenty of rock work for grazing. The Vagabond butterfly is not reef compatible and will pick at shrimps, sponges, corals and clams. The Vagabond is not a fussy eater, and will readily accept flake, fresh and frozen meat

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 6cm - 8cm

Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.

Vagabond Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Vagabundus)
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Fish Statistics

Minimum Tank Size:
400 litres
Diet:
Carnivore
Origin:
Coral Sea, Indo-Pacific
Temp (C):
22-27 C
Max Size:
20cm
Family:
Chaetodontidae
Reef Compatible:
No
Temperament:
Semi-aggressive
pH:
8.1 - 8.4
Care Level:
Moderate
Compatibility:
See Tank Mates Chart below

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