The **Fourspot Butterflyfish** is a captivating yellow species from the Pacific Ocean. This fish features a vibrant yellow body with a black upper half adorned with two white spots on each side. A prominent dark vertical band crosses over its eyes.

Reaching up to 6 inches in adulthood, the **Fourspot Butterflyfish** requires a minimum 75-gallon tank for optimal living conditions. It is not recommended for reef aquariums as it tends to nip at corals and may disturb some invertebrates.

Ample established rock is essential for successfully keeping a **Fourspot Butterflyfish**. The rock provides hiding spots when startled and offers small creatures for the fish to feed on throughout the day.

As a carnivore, the **Fourspot Butterflyfish** thrives on a diet rich in meaty foods. Initially, offering live foods like bloodworms and feeder shrimp is beneficial. Over time, transition to frozen meaty foods such as mysis and brine shrimp.

• Tank Capacity: 75 Gallons
• Behavior: Peaceful
• Max Length: 6 inches
• Colors: Yellow, Black, White
• Feeding: Carnivorous
• Natural Habitat: Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, Taiwan, Samoa, Marshall Islands
• Reef Suitability: No
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Water Parameters: 74-82F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Names: Four Spot Butterfly, Four-Spotted Butterflyfish

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