Banded Butterflyfish (Chaetodon striatus)
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Chaetodon striatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
14-16 cm (5.5-6.3")
8.2 - 8.5
22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Chaetodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Banded Butterflyfish, Brazilian Banded Butterflyfish
Additional scientific names
- Anisochaetodon trivirgatus, Chaetodon consuelae, Chaetodon striatus albipinnis
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
- Feed two or three times a day.
Environment Specifics
- Provide this fish with as much open swimming space as possible as it can be quite active.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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