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Copperband Butterfly

Name: Copperband Butterfly
Brand: Deep Reef
Price: 159.99 USD
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The Copperband Butterflyfish, also known as the Beaked Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish, or Orange Stripe Butterfly, has a long, narrow nose and mouth used for hunting into crevices and holes for food. The Copperband Butterflyfish has yellow-orange vertical bands with black edging. It has a false eyespot on the rear of the dorsal fin. This is a difficult fish to mistake for any other.

It is best housed in very large reefs, or in peaceful community tanks. It should be kept singly, not with conspecifics or similar butterflyfish, and should not be kept with any stress-inducing fish. Caution should be exercised if housing these fish in a reef aquarium. They may pick on invertebrates, especially anemones and feather dusters. They are an excellent fish when used to control apitasia, or glass anemones, in the reef aquarium.

The Copperband Butterflyfish is a difficult fish to feed; it is a shy and deliberate feeder that may need a variety of foods offered to it in order to start feeding.

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Reef-Safe Nature of the Copperband Butterfly

The Copperband Butterfly is generally considered reef-safe, as they primarily feed on small invertebrates and are not known to harm corals or other reef inhabitants. However, individual behavior may vary, and some specimens may nip at coral polyps or small crustaceans.

Size and Lifespan of the Copperband Butterfly

Copperband Butterflyfish can grow to about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) in length. With proper care, they can have a lifespan of up to 5 years in a well-maintained aquarium.

Diet and Feeding Habits of the Copperband Butterfly

The Copperband Butterflyfish are specialized feeders, primarily consuming small invertebrates such as worms, crustaceans, and coral polyps. A home aquarium may require a varied diet that includes high-quality frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped seafood.

Size & Care Requirements

Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: No
Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons
Max Size: 8 inches

Additional Info

Habitat of the Copperband Butterfly

The Copperband Butterfly is native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea to the western and central Pacific Ocean. In the wild, they are commonly found in coral-rich lagoons and reef areas, where they seek shelter and forage for food among the corals.