Spotted Butterflyfish
NameSpotted Butterflyfish
Scientific NameChaetodon guttatissimus
Common NamesSpotted Butterflyfish, Peppered Butterflyfish
FamilyChaetodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)5.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish (non-aggressive types), Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Damselfish (non-aggressive types)
Description
The Spotted Butterflyfish is a beautiful marine fish characterized by its white to pale grey body covered in numerous small black spots, with a distinctive black bar through the eye. It features bright yellow margins on its dorsal and anal fins. This species is known for its graceful swimming and can be a challenging but rewarding addition to a mature fish-only-with-live-rock or FOWLR aquarium, though it may nip at corals.
