Latticed Butterflyfish
A yellow butterflyfish covered in a fine dark cross-hatched lattice, with a black eye band and rear margin. One of the more feedable Chaetodon.
Feeding
Omnivorous and more adaptable than the obligate coral feeders. Frozen mysis, clam, chopped prawn and marine pellets, two or three times daily.
Compatibility
Peaceful toward fish. Not reef safe – will eat soft corals, anemones and tubeworms.
Behaviour and personality
Cruises steadily and picks at rockwork. Settles reasonably readily for a butterflyfish.
Before you buy
Among the easier butterflyfish to establish, but thoroughly unsafe with corals and anemones. Best in a fish-only system.
| Specs | Details |
|---|---|
| Species | Chaetodon lunulatus |
| Size | 4-6 inches |
| Temperature | 75-82°F |
| Water pH | 8.1-8.4 |
| Water hardness | 8-12 dGH |
FAQ
What kind of food does the Latticed Butterflyfish eat?
The Latticed Butterflyfish is omnivorous and accepts frozen mysis, clam, chopped prawn, and marine pellets. Feed two or three times daily.
Is the Latticed Butterflyfish safe to keep with corals?
No, the Latticed Butterflyfish is not reef safe and will eat soft corals, anemones, and tubeworms. It is best suited for a fish-only system.
How easy is it to establish in a tank?
It is one of the easier butterflyfish to establish and settles reasonably readily in a tank.
Carol Gray –
Easy to set up and very active in the tank. Feeds well on a mix of frozen foods and pellets. Just make sure you don’t have any soft corals or anemones nearby. A great choice for a fish-only system.
Heather Davidson –
Settled quickly and stays calm. I feed it mysis and chopped prawn twice a day. It’s not aggressive and enjoys exploring the rockwork. Avoid keeping it with reef inhabitants.
Diana Mackenzie –
One of the more manageable butterflyfish I’ve kept. It’s active and curious, and eats well. Only issue is it will eat soft corals, so keep it in a fish-only tank.