Truncate Coralfish (Chelmonops truncatus)

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Truncate Coralfish

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Truncate Coralfish

Chelmonops truncatus

568 Litres (150 US G.)

20-22 cm (7.9-8.7")

pH

8.2 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-10 years

Family

Chaetodontidae





Additional names

Truncate Coralfish, Eastern Talma


Origin

This fish is endemic to the Indonesian West Pacific around Australia.


Diet

In the wild these fish will feed on algae as well as various small invertebrates.[1]


Behaviour

Adult Truncate Coralfish can typically be found in pairs.

Pictures

References

  1. Steene, R.C., 1978. Butterfly and angelfishes of the world. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd., Australia. vol. 1. 144 p.

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