Pearl Scale Butterfly
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Latin Name: Chaetodon xanthurus
Common Names: Yellowtail Butterflyfish, Crosshatch Butterflyfish, Netted Butterflyfish, Orange Butterflyfish, Crowned Pearlscale Butterflyfish, Philippines Chevron Butterflyfish
Adult full size: 6”
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
UV Required: Yes
Protein Skimmer: Yes
Reef Safe: No
Foods: ABN Chromo Pellets, Brine, Mysis, Bloodworm, ABN Trifecta, San Francisco Bay Brand: Angel & Butterfly Mix, LRS: Reef Frenzy, Reef Nutrition: ROE
Description: Pearlscale Butterflies originate from South-East Asian tropical waters. They add an amazing splash or color to any fish-only or FOWLR tank. They should not be kept in reef aquaria, even though this is a species that is generally thought to be reef-safe (they will eat polyps, fleshy colonies, and other invertebrates). They should be kept with other peaceful fish, and be provided plenty of hiding spaces.