Chaetodon guentheri
The crotchet butterflyfish (Chaetodon guentheri) is a fish species in the genus Chaetodon, and is native to The western pacific ocean near Taiwan. In the wild they are found near rocky reefs and feed on plankton. They grow up to 7 inches.[1]
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| Species: | C. guentheri |
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| Chaetodon guentheri C. G. E. Ahl, 1923 | |
Care
Gunther's butterflyfish requires a minimum of a 55-gallon aquarium, with the temperature being 72-79 °F. They need a rocky environment with lots of caves and coral rubble. They need a meaty diet of invertebrates, and should be fed several times per day. They should only be housed with other Chaetodon guentheri.[2]
References
- Pyle, R.; Myers, R. (2010). "Chaetodon guentheri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T165718A6100810. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165718A6100810.en. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- "Chaetodon guentheri (Gunther's Butterflyfish)". Saltcorner. Archived from the original on 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
External links
- Photos of Chaetodon guentheri on Sealife Collection
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