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Chaetodon auriga
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| Threadfin Butterflyfish | |
| Species | Chaetodon auriga |
| Family | Chaetodontidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 264.979 liters 264,978.825 mL 70 US Gallons (265L) |
| Size | 22.86 cm
7-9 " (17.8-22.9cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Threadfin Butterflyfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Chaetodon sebanus, Chaetodon setifer
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- Will graze on algae, and will also eat small invertebrates and polyps. Must be supplemented with frozen, live and veges if these aren't available.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- High sided slender fish with a white body crossed with dark yellow/brown lines, a black bar covers it's eye and the back end of the fish is yellow, complete with a black spot on the dorsal.
[edit] Pictures
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