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Sunburst Butterflyfish
Sunburst Butterflyfish is also known as Klein's Butterflyfish, Black-lipped Butterfly, and Orange Butterflyfish. The Klein's Butterflyfish should only be with the same species if introduced to a tank together. Otherwise fist come first dibs and they will see the newcomer as competition. This is a good fish for a reef aquarium....but they do have the tendency to eat leather and soft corals.
- Scientific Name: Chaetodon kleinii
- Family: Chaetodontidae
- Origin: Hawaii
- Max Size: 6 inches
- Diet: crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and frozen marine preparations
- Required Tank Size: 120+ gallons
- Shipping Size: 1 to 3 inches
Description
Sunburst Butterflyfish
Sunburst Butterflyfish is also known as Klein's Butterflyfish, Black-lipped Butterfly, and Orange Butterflyfish. The Klein's Butterflyfish should only be with the same species if introduced to a tank together. Otherwise fist come first dibs and they will see the newcomer as competition. This is a good fish for a reef aquarium....but they do have the tendency to eat leather and soft corals.
- Scientific Name: Chaetodon kleinii
- Family: Chaetodontidae
- Origin: Hawaii
- Max Size: 6 inches
- Diet: crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and frozen marine preparations
- Required Tank Size: 120+ gallons
- Shipping Size: 1 to 3 inches
