Butterflyfish – Spotband

Spotband Butterflyfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  60 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 12.5cm (5″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Scientific Name: Chaetodon Punctatofasciatus

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  1 – 2 inches

The spotband butterflyfish, scientific name Chaetodon Punctatofasciatus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 60 gallons. Spotband butterflyfish can grow up to 5” and can live up to 10 years. Spotband butterflyfish are omnivores. Spotband butterflyfish can be kept alone, in pairs or in small groups if there is adequate space. Spotband butterflyfish are not invertebrate safe and will nip at corals (as they mature they may prey upon crustaceans, anemones and worms). During the day they will swim out in the open and will hide in caves to sleep. The spotband butterflyfish is also referred to as the dot dash butterflyfish and the punctato butterflyfish.