The Copperband Butterflyfish is a beautiful and captivating addition to any aquarium. With its vibrant white, orange, and yellow hues, the Copperband Butterflyfish stands out as one of the most attractive reef fish.

This species can grow up to 8 inches, requiring a minimum tank size of 90 gallons. It's best to keep the Copperband Butterflyfish as the sole Butterflyfish in smaller aquariums due to its shy and gentle nature, as it can be easily outcompeted during feeding.

Generally, the Copperband Butterflyfish is considered reef-safe, though it may occasionally nip at corals and invertebrates. The individual personality of each fish determines its compatibility with a reef environment. A common use for the Copperband Butterflyfish is to help control aiptasia, although not all develop a taste for this pest.

With a silvery-white body adorned with bold orange and yellow vertical stripes, the Copperband Butterflyfish is unmistakable. It requires a diet rich in meaty foods and can be challenging to feed in captivity. Offering live food like feeder shrimp and bloodworms can help acclimate the Copperband Butterflyfish to aquarium life, eventually transitioning to frozen foods such as mysis and brine shrimp.

• Temperament: Peaceful
• Maximum Size: 8 inches
• Coloration: Orange, White, Gold, Yellow
• Diet: Carnivorous
• Natural Habitat: Indo-Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Australia
• Reef Compatibility: Yes, with caution
• Experience Level: Advanced
• Water Conditions: 74-82F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Names: Beaked Butterflyfish, Orange Stripe Butterfly, Beaked Coral Fish, Longnosed Butterfly
• Tank Size Requirement: 90 Gallons

Size Categories: Tiny (Up to 1 inch), Small (Over 1-1.5 inches), Small/Medium (Over 1.5-2.5 inches), Medium (Over 2.5-3.5 inches), Medium/Large (Over 3.5-4.5 inches), Large (Over 4.5-5.5 inches), Extra Large (Over 5.5-6.5 inches), Extra Extra Large (Over 6.5-7.5 inches), Show Size (Over 7.5-9.5 inches), Jumbo (Over 9.5 inches)

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