Copperband Butterflyfish

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Copperband Butterflyfish, also known as the Beaked Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish, or Orange Stripe Butterfly, has a narrow, long mouth and nose that is used to hunt in crevices and holes to find food. The Copperband Butterflyfish is yellow-orange with vertical bands that have an edging of black. The fish has an artificial eye spot in the rear of its dorsal fin. It is best kept in large reefs or in tranquil community tanks. It is best to keep it on its own without butterflies that are similar to it and should not be kept in a tank with stress-producing fish. It is important to be cautious when placing the fish in an aquarium with reef fish. They could attack invertebrates, particularly anemones and feather dusters. They make excellent fish for controlling the glass anemones, or aiptasia in the reef aquarium.   Copperband Butterflyfish are difficult fish to feed. It is a reserved and hesitant eater that might require different foods.   Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2 to 2 3/4"; Medium: 3" to 4 1/4"; Large: 4 1/4" to 5"; Extra Large: 5" to 5 3/4"
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General information about Copperband Butterflyfish The Copperband Butterflyfish has a long nose, narrow mouth that is used to hunt in crevices and holes for food. The Copperband Butterfly is yellow-orange with vertical bands that have the black edging. The fish has a false eyespot in the rear of its dorsal fin. It should be kept in large reefs or in tranquil community tanks. It is best to keep it on its own without other butterflyfish species or conspecifics and shouldn't be kept in a home aquarium with stress-producing fish. Be cautious when keeping the fish in an aquarium with reef fish. They could attack invertebrates, particularly anemones and feather dusters. They make excellent fish to control the glass anemones, or aiptasia in reef aquariums.
size
Large, Medium, Small
Units
1
Weight
6 lbs
Dimensions
1 × 1 × 1 in

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