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Copperband Butterflyfish
Scientific Name Chelmon rostratus 
Reef Compatible With Caution 
Care Level Intermediate 
Disposition Peaceful 
Min. Tank Size 50 gallons 
Mature Size 8 inches 
Diet Carnivore 
Range Indo-Pacific, Australia 
Size Class
15
Curator's Note
Unlike many of the other Butterflyfish, the Copperband Butterflyfish has been thought to be relatively safe with most soft corals and small polyped stony corals. However, they may occasionally nip at some corals , polyps, zoanthids and other corals that are similar to Aiptaisia. This is why you should excercise caution before introducing this Butterflyfish into a reef aquarium.
Other Common Names
Beaked Butterfly, Orange Stripe Butterfly
Description
The Copperband Butterflyfish is known in the hobby as a miracle worker on helping rid Aiptaisia from aquariums. Sadly, the Copperband Butterflyfish is not one of the hardier Butterflyfish and has a poor record of survival in captivity. Some will acclimate to captivity within a few days and will begin eating normally and yet others may refuse to eat or will only accept live foods.
Diet
If you obtain a specimen that is slow to accept a captive diet. There are some methods you can try to encourage it to eat. One approach is to feed live enriched brine shrimp and slowly add more frozen food over time with each feeding and less live food. You can also try applying a home made mix of crustacean flesh that is pressed into a brain coral skeleton, frozen, then placed into the aquarium will also usually work. Feed (live only) enriched brine shrimp, live clams or black mussels (break the shells), mysis shrimp and any frozen carnivore preparations.
 
 
 
Item #   Description  
Price
 
Quantity
 
Stock Status
001075   Copperband Butterflyfish, Small: over 2-2.5", Indo Pacific
 
$129.99
     
001076   Copperband Butterflyfish, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Indo Pacific
 
$149.99
$119.99
 
 
In Stock
016046   Copperband Butterflyfish, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Indo Pacific
 
$249.99
     
001077   Copperband Butterflyfish, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Australia
 
$299.99
     
001078   Copperband Butterflyfish, X-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Australia
 
$399.99
     
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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