FAMILY - Chactodontidae
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodon Mertensii
COMMON NAME - Merten's butterflyfish (Pearlscale Butterflyfish)
SIZE - 4.9" (12.5 cm)
RANGE - Western and South Pacific
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Marine algae, Spirulina, meaty foods, varied diet a must. Feed min. 3 times a day.
AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 6
REEF COMPATIBILITY - Can be kept in a reef tank with only noxious corals.
CAPTIVE CARE - Acclimates to captivity in a peaceful setting. Natural diet consists of marine algae, a good growth of macro algae is a plus. The dried or frozen aquarium foods that contain marine seaweeds or spirulina are good staple foods. New individuals may be reluctant to feed on these fares, make sure the fish is eating before purchase. May act aggressively towards other tankmates with similar coloring, shape, feeding habits, and members of its own kind. Keep only one per tank.
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Chaetodon Mertensii
COMMON NAME - Merten's butterflyfish (Pearlscale Butterflyfish)
SIZE - 4.9" (12.5 cm)
RANGE - Western and South Pacific
MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 55 US Gal. (208 L)
FOODS AND FEEDING - Marine algae, Spirulina, meaty foods, varied diet a must. Feed min. 3 times a day.
AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 6
REEF COMPATIBILITY - Can be kept in a reef tank with only noxious corals.
CAPTIVE CARE - Acclimates to captivity in a peaceful setting. Natural diet consists of marine algae, a good growth of macro algae is a plus. The dried or frozen aquarium foods that contain marine seaweeds or spirulina are good staple foods. New individuals may be reluctant to feed on these fares, make sure the fish is eating before purchase. May act aggressively towards other tankmates with similar coloring, shape, feeding habits, and members of its own kind. Keep only one per tank.
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