Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterfly
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About this fish
About this fish
Raccoon Butterfly is a butterflyfish for a home saltwater aquarium, sold under the scientific name Chaetodon lunula. It’s a visually striking, disc-shaped fish that’s typically kept for observation and display in tanks that can support an active butterflyfish diet. In practice, this species is often used as a centerpiece fish, but because many butterflyfish will pick at corals and small invertebrates, it’s generally best planned around a fish-only setup with live rock rather than a coral reef.
Features:
- Graceful, disc-shaped swimming style with distinctive patterning, best showcased in a spacious aquarium
- Often considered reef-incompatible because butterflyfish may pick at corals and small invertebrates
- Generally suited to a fish-only system with live rock to provide natural structure
- Accepts a varied diet such as frozen mysis, clam, and quality prepared foods
- Does best when introduced slowly (acclimated) and given a quiet spot to settle in
- Stable water quality and peaceful tankmates can help it adjust after arrival
Specifications:
- Livestock type: Fish (Butterflyfish)
- Scientific name (verified): Chaetodon lunula
- Sizes offered: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge
- Diet (supported): Frozen mysis, clam, and quality prepared foods; several feedings per day recommended
- Typical compatibility (supported): Most suited to fish-only tanks rather than reef tanks with corals and small invertebrates
