Pelewensis Butterfly

Category: Butterfly fish
Difficulty: Difficult
Personality: Shy, Picky
Latin Name: Chaetodon pelewensis
Common Name: Sunset Butterfly
Adult Full Size: 5"
Min. Tank Size: 75gl
Safe for Reef Tanks (if applicable): No
Required UV (if applicable): Yes
Required Skimmer (if applicable): Yes
Foods: Pellets, Meaty Frozen Foods, Algae Sheets

Description:

The Pelewensis Butterfly is a species for veteran aquarist. UV sterilizer and protein skimmer is a must to prevent parasitic and bacterial infections. In the right set-up these fish are active, sociable and peaceful. This species is not suitable for reef tanks for they can be nipping on corals.

Please read our LIVESTOCK SHIPPING POLICY carefully before placing your order.