Latticed Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon rafflesi)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Latticed Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon rafflesi)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
6"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
120 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
6"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
120 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Latticed Butterflyfish, also known as the Raffle's Butterflyfish, is yellow with dark scale margins giving a lattice-like appearance. It has a black eye band and a blue patch between the eyes; the tail has a black vertical stripe.
It requires a 120 gallon or larger aquarium that has numerous hiding places and peaceful community members. This is not a reef safe Buterflyfish. In the wild, it will prey on hard and soft corals, zoanthids, and/or anemones. If the fish is asleep or stressed, it will get a dark spot on the front of the body.
The Latticed Butterflyfish will feed on chopped sea foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/4" to 3 1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 4-1/2"
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Customer Testimonials
Brian Randolph
Bridgeport , CT
The Latticed Butterflyfish is very hardy, docile , attractive, and is easy to feed . It loves mysis shrimp and meaty preparations . When it's asleep, it has a huge black spot over the center of its body. My wife loves this fish because of its color and its peaceful personality . Overall, it's a great fish to have in your aquarium .
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