Copperband butterflyfish
(Chelmon rostratus)

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Copperband Butterflyfish: Elegant Reef Algae & Pest Control

Bring the mesmerizing Copperband Butterflyfish to your saltwater aquarium. Its distinctive beauty and unique feeding habits make it a captivating and beneficial addition for experienced aquarists.

Overview

The Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) is instantly recognizable by its striking white body adorned with four vibrant copper-orange bands, each outlined in black. Its most notable feature is the long, slender snout, expertly used to probe rockwork for food. A false eyespot on the dorsal fin adds to its charm, creating a graceful, active presence as it explores your reef.

Care Level

Considered a challenging species, the Copperband Butterflyfish is best suited for advanced aquarists. While generally peaceful with most tank mates, they can be territorial towards their own kind or similar species. Their delicate nature requires a mature, stable aquarium environment and meticulous water quality.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 280 litres (75 gallons) is recommended for a single Copperband Butterflyfish to provide ample swimming space and live rock for foraging and hiding. Maintain stable water conditions: pH 8.1–8.4, temperature 24–28°C, and specific gravity 1.020–1.026.

Diet

This specialized carnivore requires a varied diet of meaty foods, often needing encouragement to accept prepared options. Offer live blackworms, mysis shrimp, chopped clam, and other small invertebrates. They are known to consume nuisance Aiptasia anemones, but this should not be relied upon as their sole food source.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Copperband Butterflyfish online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium fish, carefully quarantined and meticulously cared for before shipping. We prioritize ethical sourcing and humane transportation, ensuring your new aquatic companion arrives in prime condition, ready to thrive in your marine ecosystem. Our commitment to responsible fishkeeping supports your long-term success.

• Scientific Name: Chelmon rostratus
• Common Name / Variant: Copperband Butterflyfish
• Maximum Size: 20 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• Lifespan: Up to 10 years with optimal care
• Swimming Zone: Mid/Bottom

Add this exquisite Copperband Butterflyfish to your carefully curated marine aquarium today!