Atoll Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mertensii)
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Atoll Butterflyfish
Atoll Butterflyfish
Chaetodon mertensii
246 Litres (65 US G.)
10-12.5 cm (3.9-4.9")
8.2 - 8.5
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Chaetodontidae
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Additional names
- Atoll Butterflyfish, Mertensii Butterflyfish, Orangetail Butterflyfish, Crowned Pearlyscale Butterflyfish
Additional scientific names
- Chaetodon dixoni
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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External links
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