Chaetodon hoefleri
The four-banded butterflyfish (Chaetodon hoefleri) is a species of butterflyfish native to the tropical eastern Atlantic. They are associated with rocky substrate or sandy/ muddy bottoms. Their main diet in the wild are bottom dwelling invertebrates. They are solitary or are in pairs when mating. They can grow up to 10 inches.[1]
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| Species: | C. hoefleri |
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| Chaetodon hoefleri Steindachner, 1881 | |
Care
Four banded butterflyfish require a minimum of a 50-gallon tank. They should be fed benthic invertebrate, and should be fed 3-4 times a day. The tank should have a rocky environment with lots of caves and other hiding places. They have a wide temperature range of 69 - 82 °F.[2]
References
- Rocha, L.A.; Craig, M.T. (2010). "Chaetodon hoefleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T165700A6095674. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165700A6095674.en. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- "Section: Fish Library: Group: Butterflyfishes: Species: Chaetodon hoefleri (Four-Banded Butterflyfish, Hoefler's Butterflyfish)".
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