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The Highfin Butterflyfish, also known as the Tawneygirdled Butterflyfish, Highfin Coralfish, or Hi Fin Coradion Butterflyfish, has a silver-white base color with two, dark brown bars behind the pectoral fins and a third, yellow-orange bar at the back of the body. It also has a dark brown bar through the eyes.
The Highfin Butterflyfish requires a 70 gallon or larger aquarium with a few hiding places.
The diet for the Highfin Butterflyfish should include a variety of meaty foods.
Like other butterflyfish, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Large Angelfish, Anglers & Frogfish, Anthias, Basslets, Batfish, Blennies, Boxfish, Cardinalfish, Clownfish, Filefish, Goatfish, Gobies, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Parrotfish, Pseudochromis and Puffers.
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Name: Highfin Butterflyfish (Coradion altivelis)
Family: Chaetodontidae Range: Indian Ocean to Australia Size: Up to 6 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: No Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 70 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Moderate Care Level: Egg Scatterer |
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