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.
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.
Last edited by a moderator: