Threeband Butterflyfish
NameThreeband Butterflyfish
Scientific NameChaetodon trifasciatus
Common NamesThreeband Butterflyfish, Ovalspot Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish
FamilyChaetodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific Ocean, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Larger Angelfish, Less aggressive Triggerfish, Hawkfish, Larger Damselfish, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies
Description
The Threeband Butterflyfish is a vibrant marine species characterized by its white body with three bold black vertical bands and bright yellow fins. An active swimmer, it thrives in a mature saltwater aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and shelter. This species is not considered reef-safe due to its diet of coral polyps.
