Black Back Butterfly (Chaetodon melannotus)

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Black Back Butterfly

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Black Back Butterfly

Chaetodon melannotus

227 Litres (60 US G.)

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

pH

8.1 - 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

Black Back Butterfly, Melannotus, Black-Backed Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish

Additional scientific names

Chaetodon melanotus


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Usually found solitary or in pairs in the wild.

Diet

Carnivorous, will eat most meaty foods.

Feeding regime

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Behaviour

Identification

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