This species is known as
Pearlscale Butterflyfish, Yellow-Tail Butterflyfish and the correct latin name is
Chaetodon xanthurus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Butterfly Fish family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Butterflyfish is peaceful.
Pearlscale Butterflyfish can grow up to 14 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1680cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 260 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (
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 not very difficult to keep the Pearlscale 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 Sun Dec 16 20:44:31 UTC 2007
Document created on Sun Dec 16 20:44:31 UTC 2007
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