Eight Stripe Butterflyfish
Eight Stripe Butterflyfish
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Chaetodon octofasciatus, about 5 in. Eats coral polyps in the wild; can be hard to feed.
Compatibility: Min tank: 75 gal. Not reef safe. Best for experienced keepers.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
Feeds on coral polyps in the wild and can be hard to feed. Offer mysis, enriched frozen foods and fresh clam on the half shell. Feed small portions 2–3 times a day.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
Temperature 75–80°F, salinity 1.023–1.026 SG, pH 8.1–8.4, alkalinity 8–12 dKH, nitrate under 20 ppm. Minimum tank: 75 gal. Eats coral polyps in the wild; can be hard to feed. Best for experienced keepers. Acclimate slowly and quarantine before adding to a display tank.
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Not reef safe.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Adults reach about 5 in.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
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