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The front half of the Tahitian Butterflyfish has a gray coloration while the back half is dark brown to black. It has a black bar through the eyes and the caudal (tail) fin is gray.
The Tahitian Butterflyfish requires plenty of room to swim, and a peaceful community aquarium of 50 gallons or larger. It may be kept singly; if kept as a pair, both fish should be introduced to the aquarium at the same time.
Its diet should consist of chopped meats such as marine fish, crustacean meats, or mysid shrimp. A vitamin formula with the meats may help keep the colors bright.
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: Tahitian Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trichrous)
Family: Chaetodontidae Range: Tahiti Size: Up to 6 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: With caution 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: Moderate Care Level: Egg Scatterer |
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