Bluecheek Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon semilarvatus)

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Bluecheek Butterflyfish: A Golden Jewel for Your Aquarium

Bring the vibrant hues of the Red Sea into your home with the magnificent Bluecheek Butterflyfish, a truly captivating and rewarding marine species.

Overview

The Bluecheek Butterflyfish, *Chaetodon semilarvatus*, boasts a striking golden-yellow body adorned with delicate vertical orange stripes. Its most distinctive feature is a prominent blue patch around its eye, giving it its common name. This elegant marine fish exhibits a deep, laterally compressed body, typical of butterflyfishes, and moves with graceful fluidity through the water, adding a dynamic beauty to any suitably sized marine setup. They are often observed hovering or swimming in open areas of the reef.

Care Level

Considered moderately difficult to care for, the Bluecheek Butterflyfish thrives best in a mature, stable environment. While generally peaceful towards other fish species, they can be territorial with conspecifics or similar-looking butterflyfish, especially in smaller tanks. For responsible fishkeeping, compatibility with existing healthy aquarium fish should always be carefully assessed.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 450-600 litres is essential to provide ample swimming space and mimic their natural habitat. Maintain water parameters within a pH range of 8.1-8.4 and a temperature of 23-28°C. Provide plenty of live rock structures for hiding and browsing, along with robust filtration and strong water flow to ensure pristine water quality.

Diet

As omnivores, Bluecheek Butterflyfish require a varied diet. In the wild, they consume coral polyps and small invertebrates. In captivity, offer a mix of high-quality frozen meaty foods like mysis shrimp and finely chopped seafood, supplemented with spirulina-based flakes or nori. Multiple small feedings throughout the day are crucial for their health.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Bluecheek Butterflyfish online from Corais de Vidro, you choose quality and ethical sourcing. Our fish undergo rigorous health checks and are responsibly quarantined to ensure they arrive vibrant and ready to thrive in your aquarium. We are committed to providing healthy specimens and expert support for your successful marine journey.

• Scientific Name: *Chaetodon semilarvatus*
• Common Name / Variant: Bluecheek Butterflyfish / Golden Butterflyfish, Addis Butterflyfish, Golden Semilarvatus Butterflyfish
• Maximum Size: 23 cm
• Origin: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–28°C
• Lifespan: 5–10+ years
• Swimming Zone: Mid/Bottom

Add this captivating Red Sea jewel to your collection today!