Pearlscale Butterflyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pearlscale Butterflyfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other non-aggressive fish. May nip at corals and sessile invertebrates. Best kept singly or as a mated pair.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial. May be difficult to acclimate to captive diets initially.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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