Triangle butterflyfish
Chaetodon triangulum
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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
6 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Triangle butterflyfish is a striking marine butterflyfish with a bright yellow body, bold black triangular marking on the rear body, and delicate blue-edged fins. It is an active open-water swimmer that does best in spacious, mature aquariums with excellent water quality and abundant swimming room.
Reef Safe
No
Environment
Requires a well-established saltwater aquarium with stable parameters, ample live rock, open swimming space, moderate water flow, temperature around 72-78 F, pH 8.1-8.4, and specific gravity about 1.020-1.025.
Behavior
Generally active and constantly swimming during the day. Usually kept singly or as a bonded pair in larger systems, and may become territorial toward similar butterflyfish.
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