Chelmon rostratus

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Copperband Butterflyfish
Copperband Butterflyfish
Species Chelmon rostratus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 283.906 liters
283,905.883 mL

75 US Gallons (283.9L)

Size 7.874 in

19-20 cm (7.5-7.9")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R

300.928 K
27.778 °C
541.67 °R
75 -82 °F (23.9-27.8°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

2-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Copperband Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish, Copper-Banded Butterflyfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.025.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Chelmon rostratus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Copperband Butterflyfish , Beaked Coralfish, and Copper-Banded Butterflyfish
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Chaetodontidae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 7.874 in (20 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 300.928 K (27.778 °C, 82 °F, 541.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 75 US Gallon (283.906 liters, 283,905.883 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Chelmon rostratus
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