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Description
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The Redtail Butterfly adapts fairly well to life in an aquarium, which makes them an ideal fish. Unless a mate pair this butterfly should kept singly. They won't do well with fish that are overly aggressive, but they will also nip and pick at fish that are very timid. Initially, these butterflies can be shy; making sure there are plenty of hiding places, which will help them acclimate. 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, and adding algae to their diet will give them things to graze on, mimicking their wild eating behavior. This butterfly will grow to be about 7" in size and will need ample swimming space. The Redtail Butterfly is mostly brown in coloration with hints of maroon in its fins. Their face has a black and white mask. They are found in the Indo-West Pacific inhabiting coral reefs up to 20 meters deep.
- - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and swimming room
- - 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: 120 gallons
- - Approximate selling size: small <2.25"; medium 2.25"-3.5"
Specifications
| SKU | 3553161 |
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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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| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 8 |
| Pet Max Length | 7 IN |
| Special Diet | Carnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 8.1 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Pet Min Length | 1 IN |
| Water Parameters-SG Min | 1.02 |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8.4 |
| Scientific Name | Chaetodon collare |
| Environment | Marine |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Size | Small |
Item Dimensions
| Length | 1 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.
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