Yellow Head Butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthocephalus), Medium

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Yellow Head Butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthocephalus), Medium

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Description

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The Yellow Head Butterfly is unique in their coloration and appearance compared to other Butterflyfish. 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 8" in size and will need ample swimming space. They are pearly white with a yellow outlining the fish. The Yellowhead also has bluish chevron markings. The dorsal fins are jagged and can get caught in nets. They are found in the Western Indian Ocean up to 30 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: 125 gallons
  • - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and swimming room
  • - Approximate selling size: small <2.25"; medium 2.25"-3.5"

Specifications

SKU3907441
Primary BrandPetco Marine Fish
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day

Live Animal

Max water Temp78 F
Water Parameters-SG Max1.025
Pet Max Length8 IN
Water Parameters-DKH Min8
Special DietOmnivore
Water Parameters-PH Min8.1
TemperamentCommunity
Care LevelModerate
Pet Min Length1.25 IN
Water Parameters-SG Min1.02
Water Parameters-DKH Max12
Water Parameters-PH Max8.4
Scientific NameChaetodon xanthocephalus
Min Water Temp72 F
EnvironmentMarine
Native ToIndo-Pacific

Additional Features

Personalized Item flagNo
SizeMedium

Item Dimensions

Length2.25 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.

House with fish that are similar in size and temperament.

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