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The Spotbanded Butterflyfish, also known as the Dot Dash Butterflyfish, Punctato Butterflyfish, or Spot-band Butterflyfish, has a yellow-tan body. As it matures, it becomes more yellow dorsally with about seven vertical dark stripes on the upper half of the body, with rows of dark spots below.
The aquarium for the Spotbanded Butterflyfish should be 50 gallons or larger, have numerous hiding places, and calm tank mates. It should not be housed in a reef aquarium since it tends to eat most invertebrates.
The diet for the Spotbanded Butterflyfish should consist of finely chopped seafood meats and algae-based meals.
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: Spotbanded Butterflyfish (Chaetodon punctatofasciatus)
Family: Chaetodontidae Range: Indo-Pacific Size: Up to 5 inches Diet: Omnivore 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: 50 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Easy Care Level: Egg Scatterer |
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