Raccoon Butterflyfish

This species is known as Raccoon Butterflyfish and the correct latin name is Chaetodon lunula. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Butterfly Fish family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

This species is peaceful.

Raccoon Butterflyfish can grow up to 20 cm what is approximately 7 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 2400cm² 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). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Raccoon 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.





Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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