Reef Butterflyfish Atlantic Chaetodon sedentarius

Reef Butterflyfish Atlantic Chaetodon sedentarius

• Scientific Name: Chaetodon sedentarius
• Collection Region: Atlantic Ocean
• Taxonomic Family: Chaetodontidae
• Native Distribution: Western Atlantic Ocean including Florida, Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean reef environments
• Feeding Preference: Omnivore that naturally consumes coral-associated organisms, smaller invertebrates, worms, and marine-based foods
• Preferred Water Temperature: 72–78°F
• Recommended pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Carbonate Hardness Target: 8–12 dKH
• Coloration Profile: Pale silver body highlighted by darker banding and yellow coloration near the dorsal region
• Habitat Association: Frequently observed around rocky reef structures, coral habitats, and deeper marine environments
• Swimming Behavior: Active marine species that appreciates established aquariums with swimming room and structure
• Adult Growth Potential: Commonly reaches approximately 6 inches in length
• Distinctive Trait: One of the few butterflyfish species naturally found throughout Atlantic reef systems