Butterflyfish – Wrought Iron

This item is available by special order only. Please contact us directly to order your butterflyfish today! Must pay for in advance as we will order one or as many as you like, specifically for you. NO refunds, credit can be spent on any other livestock item(s).

Wrought Iron Butterflyfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 15cm (6″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Scientific Name: Chaetodon Daedalma

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: 3 inches

The wrought iron butterflyfish, scientific name Chaetodon Daedalma is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Wrought iron butterflyfish can grow up to 6” and can live up to 10 years. Wrought iron butterflies are omnivores. Wrought iron butterflyfish can live alone or in pairs or small groups if there is adequate space. Wrought iron butterflyfish may nip at coral or sessile invertebrates and crustaceans. Keeping them well fed can help lesson the chances of the fish bothering coral and inverts. Wrought iron butterflyfish will swim out in the open during the day and hide in caves to sleep.