Chaetodon kleini

Quick Stats

Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Color Form: Black, Gold, White Diet: Omnivore Reef Compatible: No Water Conditions: 72-78 F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Max. Size: 6″ Origin: Indonesia, New Caledonia Family: Chaetodontidae Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons

Overview

The Orange Butterflyfish, also known as the Sunburst,Brown, Klein’s, Corallicola, or Blacklip Butterflyfish, is primarily golden-yellow. It may have either a black or a black and blue eye band.

It may be kept in a 120 gallon or larger aquarium with other butterflyfish, including members of its own species, if they were introduced to the tank at the same time. TheOrange Butterflyfish is not reef safe since it may eat leather corals and other soft corals. It is an excellent fish for beginners.

The diet should consist of meaty items such as fish, crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and frozen marine preparations. It needs to be fed at least three times daily.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″; Medium: 2-1/4″ to 3 1/2″; Large: 3 1/2″ to 4 1/2″