This species is known as
Blackwedgeg Butterflyfish and the correct latin name is
Chaetodon falcula. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Butterfly Fish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indian Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is peaceful.
Blackwedgeg Butterflyfish can grow up to 20 cm what is approximately 7 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 2400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 372 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Blackwedgeg Butterflyfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Document modified on Sat Dec 15 20:45:05 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 15 20:45:05 UTC 2007
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