Teardrop Butterflyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Teardrop Butterflyfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive fish. Can be kept singly, in pairs, or in small groups in very large aquariums. May nip at corals, especially LPS and some soft corals, making it not strictly reef-safe.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet including high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood 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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