Butterflyfish – Sickle

Sickle Butterflyfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 20cm (8″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 7 years

Scientific Name: Chaetodon Falcula

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (May prey upon anemones, crustaceans and worms)

Approx. Purchase Size:  Medium: 3 – 4 inches

The sickle butterflyfish, scientific name Chaetodon Falcula is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Sickle butterflyfish can grow up to 8” and can live up to 7 years. Sickle butterflyfish are carnivores. Sickle butterflyfish can be kept alone, in pair or in small groups if there is adequate space. Sickle butterflyfish are not coral safe and not invertebrate safe (as they mature they may prey upon crustaceans, anemones and ornamental worms). During the day they will swim out in the open and will hide in caves to sleep. The sickle butterflyfish is also referred to as the blackwedged butterflyfish and the falcula butterflyfish.