Atoll Butterflyfish (Chaetodon mertensii)

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Atoll Butterflyfish

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Atoll Butterflyfish

Chaetodon mertensii

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

246 Litres (65 US G.)

Size

10-12.5 cm (3.9-4.9")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.5

Temp.

23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Pacific Ocean

Family

Chaetodontidae




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Additional names

Atoll Butterflyfish, Mertensii Butterflyfish, Orangetail Butterflyfish, Crowned Pearlyscale Butterflyfish

Additional scientific names

Chaetodon dixoni
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