This marine aquarium fish is known as
Sunburst Butterflyfish and the correct latin name is
Chaetodon kleinii. It belongs to the
Butterfly Fish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This peaceful fish can be kept by beginners thanks to low demands.
Sunburst Butterflyfish can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 279 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Sunburst Butterflyfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Sun Dec 16 7:50:51 UTC 2007
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