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Copperband Butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
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Stunning fish with bold copper-and-white banding and a long snout for picking aiptasia. The most practical biological aiptasia control available. Notoriously finicky — many refuse prepared foods. Best success with frozen Mysis or live brine shrimp, then transition slowly. Add to a mature, well-established reef with plenty of live rock.
CARE
Expert
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
8"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 6 more months of maturity
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.026 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–10 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible