Become a credit card member today!Plebeius Blue Spot Butterfly (Chaetodon plebeius), Medium
Description
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The Blue Spot Plebeius Butterfly is unique in their coloration and appearance compared to other Butterflyfish. These can be kept in pairs as long as they are introduced simultaneously. Like most butterflies, we don't recommend placing them in reef aquariums because they are very likely to consume a variety of coral polyps. These will benefit from multiple feedings a day of frozen meaty foods. Adding algae to their diet will give them things to graze on, mimicking their wild eating behavior. This butterfly will grow to be about 6" in size and will need ample swimming space. They are a vibrant yellow coloration with a bright blue marking. The Blue Spot Plebeius has a black line that goes through its eyes and false eye spot. The dorsal fins are jagged and can get caught in nets. They are found in the Western Pacific inhabiting lagoons and outer reefs to 10 meters deep.
- - For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty foods and vegetable-based foods
- - Should be fed multiple times a day
- - Not reef safe
- - Intermediate hobbyist
- - Minimum tank size: 70 gallons
- - A pair can be added to an aquarium as long as it is large enough and added simultaneously
- - Approximate selling size: small <2.25"; medium 2.25"-3.5"
Specifications
| SKU | 3907476 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Water Parameters-SG Max | 1.025 |
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| Max water Temp | 78 F |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 8 |
| Pet Max Length | 6 IN |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 8.1 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Pet Min Length | 1.25 IN |
| Water Parameters-SG Min | 1.02 |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8.4 |
| Scientific Name | Chaetodon plebeius |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Marine |
| Native To | Indo-Pacific |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Size | Medium |
Item Dimensions
| Length | 2.25 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.