Pelewensis Butterfly

Please read our LIVESTOCK SHIPPING POLICY carefully before placing your order. Category: Butterfly fishDifficulty: ExpertPersonality: Shy, Picky, Peaceful Latin Name: Chaetodon pelewensisCommon Name: Sunset Butterfly, Dot-Dash Butterflyfish, Spotbanded Butterflyfish Adult Full Size: 5" Min. Tank Size: 75 gallonsSafe for Reef Tanks: NoRequired UV: YesRequired Skimmer: YesFoods: 1.7mm ABN Chromo Pellets, San Francisco Bay Brand: Angel and Butterfly Mix, Mysis, Bloodworms, Brine, ABN Trifecta, Reef Nutrition: ROE, Seaweed, LRS: Reef FrenzyDescription: The Pelewensis Butterfly is a species for veteran aquarist. The Pelewensis Butterfly originates from the Pacific Ocean near Australia. This fish is characterized by its yellow body while sporting an orange band on it's peduncle, caudal region. Unlike its cousin, the Punctato Butterfly, this fish has black striping that forms in a diagonal pattern, while the Punctato Butterfly has vertical black striping. A UV sterilizer and protein skimmer are a must to prevent parasitic and bacterial infections. In the right set-up these fish are active, sociable and peaceful. This species is not suitable for reef tanks as they will nip on corals.