Butterflyfish – Vagabond

Vagabond Butterfly Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 22.5cm (9”)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 7 years

Scientific Name: Chaetodon Vagabundus

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with Caution (May go after anemones, crustaceans and worms)

Approx. Purchase Size: 2 inches

Vagabond butterflyfish, scientific name Chaetodon Vagabundus are semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. Vagabond butterfly can grow up to 9” and can live up to 7 years. Vagabond butterflyfish are carnivores and should be fed meaty foods such as mysis and brine shrimp. Vagabond butterfly can be kept singly, in pairs or in small groups if there is adequate space. Vagabond butterfly are not coral safe and caution should be taken with invertebrates as they may go after crustaceans, anemones and cocoworms/tube worms.  Vagabond butterfly will swim out in the open during the day and hide in caves to sleep. The vagabond butterfly is also referred to as the crisscross butterflyfish.