Blacklip Butterflyfish
NameBlacklip Butterflyfish
Scientific NameChaetodon kleinii
Common NamesBlacklip Butterflyfish, Klein's Butterflyfish, Brown Butterflyfish, Sunburst Butterflyfish
FamilyChaetodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)70
Max Size (Inches)5.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Wrasses, Other peaceful community fish
Description
The Blacklip Butterflyfish is a vibrant marine fish characterized by its yellow body, a dark brown to black band across its head and eye, and a distinctive blue patch on its forehead. It is generally peaceful and can be a good addition to a reef aquarium, often known to consume nuisance Aiptasia anemones. This species thrives in a well-established tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding.
