Bluespot Butterflyfish
NameBluespot Butterflyfish
Scientific NameChaetodon plebeius
Common NamesBluespot Butterflyfish, Blue-spot Butterflyfish, Plebeian Butterflyfish
FamilyChaetodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific, Eastern Indian Ocean, Great Barrier Reef
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Hawkfish, Damselfish (larger species), Triggerfish (select species)
Description
The Bluespot Butterflyfish is a vibrant yellow marine fish with a distinctive blue spot or band on its side and a black ocellus near the caudal fin. In the wild, it primarily feeds on coral polyps, making it a challenging species for most reef aquariums. It requires a large, mature tank with stable water parameters.
