Latticed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rafflesii)
Chaetodon rafflesii
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 15 cm
- Min Tank
- 180 L
- Lifespan
- 5-8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful
About
The Latticed or Raffles' Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rafflesii) has a bright yellow body covered in a detailed lattice-like dark scale pattern, a black eye stripe, and a dark tail band. It is moderately hardy and generally accepts a variety of prepared foods in captivity. A visually interesting species for FOWLR aquariums that stands out due to its distinctive fine scale patterning.
Care Guide
House in a FOWLR aquarium of at least 180 L. Offer a varied diet of frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and marine pellets. Not reef-safe. Peaceful with most other fish but should not be kept with similar-sized butterflies in small tanks. Allow an acclimatisation period with live foods if needed.
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