Black Back Butterfly (Chaetodon melannotus)

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Black Back Butterfly

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Black Back Butterfly

Chaetodon melannotus

227 Litres (60 US G.)

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-10 years

Family

Chaetodontidae





Additional names

Black Back Butterfly, Melannotus, Black-Backed Butterflyfish, Blackback Butterflyfish

Additional scientific names

Chaetodon melanotus


Tank compatibility[edit]

Usually found solitary or in pairs in the wild.


Diet[edit]

Carnivorous, will eat most meaty foods.


Behaviour[edit]

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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