Threadfin Butterflyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Threadfin Butterflyfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other semi-aggressive to peaceful fish. May nip at corals and sessile invertebrates, making it unsuitable for most reef aquariums. Best kept singly or as a mated pair in a large FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) tank.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet including high-quality flake food, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and spirulina is essential. Regular feedings (2-3 times daily) are recommended. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial for its health.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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