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Vagabond Butterflyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Chaetodon vagabundus

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Keeping Vagabond 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 fish. May nip at corals and anemones, so not reef-safe. Best kept singly or as a mated pair.
  • 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 marine algae is essential. 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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