Redtail Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon collare)

Description

Redtail Butterflyfish: A Striking Addition to Your Marine Aquarium

Add a captivating splash of color and activity to your fish-only marine setup with the elegant Redtail Butterflyfish. Its distinctive markings make it a true showstopper.

Overview

The Redtail Butterflyfish, also known as the Collare Butterflyfish, boasts a striking appearance with a rich brown to black body adorned with lighter, spotted scales. A bold white vertical band marks the area behind its eyes, complemented by thinner white lines on its snout. Its most prominent feature is the vivid orange-red caudal fin, elegantly edged with a black band. This active, disc-shaped fish brings graceful movement and visual interest to your aquarium, actively exploring its surroundings.

Care Level

Caring for the Redtail Butterflyfish requires an intermediate level of experience. They are generally peaceful with most tankmates but can exhibit territorial behavior towards other butterflyfish, especially in smaller environments. This species is not considered reef-safe, as it will nip at corals and sessile invertebrates, making it best suited for a fish-only marine aquarium.

Tank Essentials

A spacious aquarium of at least 470 litres (125 gallons) is recommended for a single Redtail Butterflyfish, providing ample swimming room and established live rock for exploration and hiding. Maintain stable water parameters: pH range of 8.1–8.4, and a temperature of 23–27°C. Excellent water quality and adequate water movement are crucial for their well-being.

Diet

The Redtail Butterflyfish is an omnivore, primarily feeding on coral polyps in the wild. In captivity, a varied diet of meaty marine foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped clam or shrimp is essential. Offer small, frequent feedings multiple times a day to satisfy their natural grazing habits.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Redtail Butterflyfish online from us, you receive healthy aquarium fish responsibly sourced and humanely shipped. Our commitment to ethical practices ensures your new aquatic residents arrive in prime condition, ready to thrive in your carefully prepared habitat. Experience the “Corais de Vidro” difference in quality and care for your marine livestock. We promote responsible fishkeeping always.

• Scientific Name: Chaetodon collare
• Common Name / Variant: Redtail Butterflyfish / Collare Butterflyfish
• Maximum Size: 18 cm
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–27°C
• Lifespan: 5–7 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid/Bottom

Bring the captivating Redtail Butterflyfish to your marine display today!