Reticulated Butterflyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Reticulated Butterflyfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons (450 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept with other peaceful fish. Not suitable for reef tanks with live corals due to its corallivorous diet. Can be kept singly or in a bonded pair.
• Special requirements: Requires a mature aquarium with stable water parameters and plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. A varied diet of enriched frozen foods, especially those containing coral polyps or similar substitutes, is crucial for long-term health. Very difficult to acclimate and feed in captivity due to its specialized diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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