Butterflyfish
Butterflyfish reach an adult size of six inches in captivity. The captive care of this group of fish varies a great deal due to the special feeding requirements (live coral polyp) of some species. A large tank with ample hiding places is needed to successfully maintain some species.
Heniochus Black & White Butterfly
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
Yes
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
8.5 inches
Red Sea Bannerfish
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
Yes
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
7 inches
Copperband Butterfly
Care Level:
Difficult
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
With Caution
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Saddleback Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Sunset Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
70 gallons
Max Size:
5 inches
Tahitian Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
70 gallons
Max Size:
5 inches
Pakistan Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
7 inches
Latticed Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Auriga Butterfly
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
Yes
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Falcula Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Raccoon Butterfly
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Mertensii Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Spotfin Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Gold Semilarvatus Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
9 inches
Banded Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
6.5 inches
Double Saddle Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Tear Drop Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches
Vagabond Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
9 inches
Pearlscale Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
70 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Yellow Longnose Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
With Caution
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
9 inches
Singular Bannerfish
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
10 inches
Indian Vagabond Butterfly
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
50 gallons
Max Size:
6 inches
Yellowhead Butterfly
Care Level:
Moderate
Temperament:
Peaceful
Diet:
Omnivore
Reef Safe:
No
Minimum Tank Size:
125 gallons
Max Size:
8 inches