Butterflyfish - Copperband

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Alternative Name

Copperband Butterfly Scientific Name: Chelmon rostratus

Basic Info

A beautiful fish that is common in the pet trade. The Copper Banded Butterfly Fish is a medium-size butterfly fish that is generally very hearty.

Health

The proper diet for the Copper Banded Butterfly Fish consists of items that resemble its natural diet such as krill, small shrimp, mussels, and clams.

Habitat

Saltwater fish

Behavior

The Copper Banded Butterfly Fish, also known as the Copper Band Butterfly Fish, is a beautiful fish that is common in the pet trade. The Copper Banded Butterfly Fish is a medium-size butterfly fish that is generally very hearty. Its long nose indicates that its primary died in the wild consists of "bugs" that live in cracks and crevices. This butterfly fish is non-aggressive and is considered to be a "reef safe" fish.

Origin

Indo-Pacific

History

The Copper Banded Butterfly Fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific, Australia, and the Indian Ocean.

Common Foods

Rill, small shrimp, mussels, and clams.