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Suggested Tank
120+ gallons
Max Size
8 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A striking disc-shaped butterflyfish with a pale bluish-white body crossed by bold black scrawled diagonal bands, yellow-edged fins and a black eye band. It is peaceful toward other fish but is an obligate corallivore that grazes almost exclusively on live stony coral polyps and mucus, making it one of the hardest butterflyfish to wean onto prepared foods. Keep singly or as a mated pair in a large, mature fish-only or coral-free system of 120+ gallons with open swimming space, live rock, and frequent small feedings of clam, mysis, sponge-based preparations, and live Acropora if needed.
Reef Safe
No
Environment
Meyer's Butterflyfish thrive in environments that replicate their natural habitat. They prefer tanks with plenty of hiding spots and live rock for grazing. The tank should have a stable temperature and good water quality.
Behavior
Meyer's Butterflyfish are generally peaceful, but they can be territorial, especially towards other butterflyfish. They are active swimmers and like to have plenty of space to move around.
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Owner Reviews
Christian
@Christian27484
If I could ever find one of these guys eating in the LFS I would immediately buy one. This is possibly one of the most tricky fish in the hobby because their natural diet consists of exclusively live coral. Like most butterflyfish they are quite sensitive to diseases and changes in water quality. One of the prettiest butterflyfish out there, unfortunately very hard to keep.
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Meyer's Butterflyfish
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