Mertensii Butterflyfish Fiji Chaetodon mertensii

Mertensii Butterflyfish Fiji Chaetodon mertensii

• Scientific Name: Chaetodon mertensii
• Collection Region: Fiji
• Family Name: Chaetodontidae
• Natural Distribution: Indo-Pacific Ocean, including Fiji, Indonesia, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, and surrounding tropical reef environments
• Nutritional Preference: Omnivore that naturally feeds on algae, coral-associated organisms, and smaller marine invertebrates
• Recommended Temperature: 75–82°F
• Aquarium Water Parameters: pH 8.1–8.4
• Carbonate Hardness Recommendation: 8–12 dKH
• Coloration Traits: Bright yellow body coloration accented by darker facial patterning and fine body markings
• Reef Habitat Association: Commonly encountered along outer reef slopes and coral-rich marine environments
• Swimming Pattern: Active marine species that benefits from established aquariums with swimming room and rock structure
• Maximum Adult Length: Commonly reaches approximately 5 inches under long-term care conditions
• Distinctive Characteristic: Recognized for facial markings that help distinguish it from similar butterflyfish species