Brownbanded butterflyfish

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FAMILY -Chactodontidae

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodon Modestus

COMMON NAME - Brownbanded Butterflyfish

SIZE - 6.6" (17 cm)

RANGE - Southern Japan, Western Australia

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 75 US Gal. (284L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Bethnic invertebrates, marine preparations for carnivores

AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 6

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Not recommended

CAPTIVE CARE - This is a deep water fish and a lot is not known of its dietary needs, it inhabits rock formations to depths of 250 m (820ft) and is mostly seen at depths in excess of 110 m (361 ft.), low lighting, temperatures of 66-72 F (19-23 C) are needed for this deep water species, not found in the aquarium trade due to its deep dwelling.

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