Saddle Butterflyfish
This marine aquarium fish is known as Saddle Butterflyfish and the correct latin name is Chaetodon ephippium. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Butterfly Fish family. (e) It's origin is Indo-Pacific. (e)
Saddle Butterflyfish can grow up to 30 cm what is approximately 11 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3600cm2 of water surface which is approximately 558 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Saddle 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.
In nature this Butterfly can be seen alone, in pairs, but in small groups too. In aquarium it should be kept alone with other peaceful fish. The tank should be big enough, so the fish will feel comfortable and it will have room for swimming.
If you want to breed fish in your tank, you should not keep this fish there because it may eat fish eggs. Usually they eat some algae, small invertebrates, sponges, coral polyps and some worms.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish in general.Saddle Butterflyfish can grow up to 30 cm what is approximately 11 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3600cm2 of water surface which is approximately 558 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Saddle 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.
In nature this Butterfly can be seen alone, in pairs, but in small groups too. In aquarium it should be kept alone with other peaceful fish. The tank should be big enough, so the fish will feel comfortable and it will have room for swimming.
If you want to breed fish in your tank, you should not keep this fish there because it may eat fish eggs. Usually they eat some algae, small invertebrates, sponges, coral polyps and some worms.
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Feel free to share your experiences regarding keeping Chaetodon ephippium below. Every message will be held for approval by our moderators. It usually takes 24 hours to publish your comment. Before you ask anything, browse the questions page, please.
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