Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Threadfin Butterflyfish, Auriga Butterflyfish

Synonyms

Chaetodon sebanus, Chaetodon setifer

Sexing

This fish cannot be visually sexed and is not bred in captivity.

Tank compatibility

This fish can be shy and is often found in pairs in the wild. Do not keep with aggressive or boisterous fish.

Diet

Will graze on algae, and will also eat small invertebrates and polyps. Must be supplemented with frozen, live foods such as plankton and vegetables if these aren't available, and include vitamin-boosting supplements also.

Feeding regime

Supplement several times a week, or daily if not enough algae is present.

Environment Specifics

Should be kept in a very mature established system as they are very sensitive to water chemistry. Plenty of live rock with algae growth should be present as well as plenty of hiding places.

Behaviour

A shy and peaceful Butterflyfish.

Identification

High sided slender fish with a white body crossed with dark yellow/brown lines, a black bar covers it's eye and the back end of the fish is yellow, complete with a black spot on the dorsal.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Wet Web Media
• Animal World
• Live Aquaria