Chaetodon collare

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Redtail Butterflyfish
Redtail Butterflyfish
Species Chaetodon collare
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 17.78 cm

5.5-7 " (14-17.8cm)

sg 1.021 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.5
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
72 -75 °F (22.2-23.9°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Redtail Butterflyfish, Pakistan Butterflyfish, Red-tailed Butterflyfish, Collare Butterflyfish, Pakistani Butterflyfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Ideally best kept in a fish-only set up as this fish will nip at corals, anemones and invertebrates. Can be kept in a pair as long as both fish introduced at once, or kept singly. Otherwise generally peaceful with tankmates, but do not keep with very small fish.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most meaty foods including shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed two or three times a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Provide this fish with as much open swimming space as possible as it can be quite active.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

A distinctive Butterflyfish which is the typical disc Butterflyfish shape. The flanks are a rich brown/black in colour with lighter coloured scales. Just before the eyes and in front of the gill plates there is a thick white vertical band, and two smaller white bands on the snout. The small caudal fin is vivid orange-red in colour which is edged with a black band.

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