J&K Aquatics
Speckled Butterfly
SKU SF117B
RRP £0.00
Eye-catching fish.- Not suitable for reef aquariums.
- For slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Eye-catching fish.- Eye-catching fish.
- Not suitable for reef aquariums.
- For slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
The Speckled Butterflyfish, (also known as the citron butterflyfish) is an attractive fish for keeping in fish-only marine set ups. With their pale yellow bodies and distinctive stripe through their eyes, these will stand out in any display. Growing up to 13cm, these need to be kept an aquarium at least 120cm long and 250 litres in capacity. Keep with other hardy fish of a similar size temperament in a fish only tank and feed a mix of live and frozen marine foods.
Common name(s): Speckled Butterflyfish.
Scientific name: Chaetodon citrinellus.
Family: Chaetodontidae.
Group: Butterflyfish.
Colour:
• Mostly pale yellow and small dark spots, with hints of black, and white.
Native habitat:
• Quite widespread, on reefs from the Red Sea and East Africa across to Hawaii and from southern Japan down to northern Australia.
Potential lifespan:
• 5-7 years
Maximum size (approx.):
• 13cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Temperament:
• Peaceful.
Swimming level:
• All levels, mostly around rock work.
Breeding:
• Egg scatterer.
Sex: not known
Temperature:
• 21-27°c
Water parameters:
• pH 8.1 – 8.4
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 10ppm,
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Omnivorous,
• Live, and frozen brine shrimp,
• Other frozen foods including marine mix, Mysis, squid, lobster eggs,
Minimum aquarium size:
• 120cm long or
• 250 litres.
Lighting:
• Medium to bright illumination.
Cohabitation:
• Not for new aquaria, introduce into more stable mature set ups.
• Difficult to mix with other species of Butterflyfish, the other species must have different markings, be introduced at the same time and the aquarium must be as large as possible.
• Suitable to keep in fish only tanks, not reef set ups.
• Do not keep with any potential ‘fin-nipping’ fish, Sharks, Rays, and may attack/eat Seahorses and Pipefish.
• Do not keep with invertebrates or corals.
Other tips and information:
• Not suitable for reef aquariums.
• Do not keep with invertebrates or corals.
• Provide plenty of rockwork for grazing and some nice open swimming areas.
• Carry out water changes of 15-25% every 2 weeks.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
• Maintaining good water quality is vital. These fish are susceptible to bacterial and parasitic infections, often caused by poor conditions in the aquarium.
• Lots of oxygen and strong currents.
Scientific name: Chaetodon citrinellus.
Family: Chaetodontidae.
Group: Butterflyfish.
Colour:
• Mostly pale yellow and small dark spots, with hints of black, and white.
Native habitat:
• Quite widespread, on reefs from the Red Sea and East Africa across to Hawaii and from southern Japan down to northern Australia.
Potential lifespan:
• 5-7 years
Maximum size (approx.):
• 13cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
• Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Temperament:
• Peaceful.
Swimming level:
• All levels, mostly around rock work.
Breeding:
• Egg scatterer.
Sex: not known
Temperature:
• 21-27°c
Water parameters:
• pH 8.1 – 8.4
• kH: 8-12 dKH.
• Specific gravity: 1.020-1.025.
• Nitrate: less 10ppm,
• Dissolved Oxygen: 6-7ppm.
Feeding:
• Omnivorous,
• Live, and frozen brine shrimp,
• Other frozen foods including marine mix, Mysis, squid, lobster eggs,
Minimum aquarium size:
• 120cm long or
• 250 litres.
Lighting:
• Medium to bright illumination.
Cohabitation:
• Not for new aquaria, introduce into more stable mature set ups.
• Difficult to mix with other species of Butterflyfish, the other species must have different markings, be introduced at the same time and the aquarium must be as large as possible.
• Suitable to keep in fish only tanks, not reef set ups.
• Do not keep with any potential ‘fin-nipping’ fish, Sharks, Rays, and may attack/eat Seahorses and Pipefish.
• Do not keep with invertebrates or corals.
Other tips and information:
• Not suitable for reef aquariums.
• Do not keep with invertebrates or corals.
• Provide plenty of rockwork for grazing and some nice open swimming areas.
• Carry out water changes of 15-25% every 2 weeks.
• Good biological filtration, efficient protein skimming, and activated carbon are all vital.
• Maintaining good water quality is vital. These fish are susceptible to bacterial and parasitic infections, often caused by poor conditions in the aquarium.
• Lots of oxygen and strong currents.
