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Chaetodon lunula

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Raccoon Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Species Chaetodon lunula
Family Chaetodontidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 283.906 liters
283,905.884 mL

75 US Gallons (283.9L)

Size 20.32 cm

7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.5
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Indo-Pacific

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Raccoon Butterflyfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish is best kept in fish-only tanks, it will eat inverts and is a threat to corals. It is otherwise generally peaceful towards fish tank mates including its own species provided they are introduced at the same time.

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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