Butterflyfish – Copperband

Copperband Butterflyfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 20cm (8″)

Diet: Carnivore (Known to eat aiptasia)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Scientific Name: Chelmon Rostratus

Other Common Names: Beaked butterfly, Orange striped butterfly

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (May pick at anemones and coco worms/feather dusters)

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 inches

The copperband butterfly, scientific name Chelmon Rostratus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Copperband butterflyfish can grow up to 8” and can live up 10 years. Copperband butterflyfish are carnivores. They can live alone, in pairs or in small groups if there is adequate space. Copperband butterflyfish are coral safe and invertebrate safe with caution, they may pick at anemones or ornamental worms. This species of butterflyfish is known for eating aiptasia anemones. During the day they will swim out in the open and will hide in caves to sleep at night. The copperband butterflyfish is also referred to as the beaked butterflyfish and the orange striped butterflyfish.