Basics Scientific Name: Chelmon rostratus Family: Chaetodontidae Origin: Indo-Pacific, Fiji Quick Facts Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Lifespan: 5-7 years, possibly longer Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Maximum Size: 3" Diet: Omnivore Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons Overview Schooling in reefs and feeding on plankton in the wild, butterflies it is a reef safe fish and can be kept singly, in a pair, or cohabitate with a small number of other butterflies. However, if it is underfed, it can pick at some soft corals. It is also a peaceful tankmate with a wide variety of other fish. It can be shy and should have plenty of hiding places within live rockwork. It should be fed a diet of frozen and freeze dried algae, brine shrimp and mysis shrimp.
