Latticed Butterflyfish
The Latticed Butterflyfish, also known as the Raffle’s Butterflyfish, is yellow with dark scale margins giving a lattice-like appearance. It has a black eye band and a blue patch between the eyes; the tail has a black vertical stripe.
It requires a 120 gallon or larger aquarium that has numerous hiding places and peaceful community members. This is not a reef safe Butterflyfish. In the wild, it will prey on hard and soft corals, zoanthids, and/or anemones. If the fish is asleep or stressed, it will get a dark spot on the front of the body.
It will feed on chopped sea foods.
| Approximate Purchase Size | Small: 1″ to 2-1/4″; Medium: 2-1/4″ to 3 1/2″; Large: 3-1/2″ to 4-1/2″ |
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FAQ
What is the appearance of the Latticed Butterflyfish?
The Latticed Butterflyfish is yellow with dark scale margins that create a lattice-like pattern. It has a black eye band and a blue patch between the eyes, with a black vertical stripe on the tail.
Is this fish suitable for a reef tank?
No, the Latticed Butterflyfish is not reef safe. It will prey on hard and soft corals, zoanthids, and anemones, making it unsuitable for reef environments.
What kind of tank size and setup is required?
A 120-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places and peaceful community fish is required.
Sam Taylor –
The fish looks beautiful with its unique lattice pattern. It’s active and curious, but I had to be careful with my coral setup since it’s not reef safe. I keep it in a large tank with plenty of caves and peaceful fish. It eats the chopped seafood I offer regularly.
Audrey Nash –
Arrived healthy and vibrant. The yellow body with dark margins is striking. I’ve noticed it gets a dark spot when resting, which is normal. It’s not aggressive and seems to enjoy the tank environment with proper hiding spots.
Joe Fisher –
Looks good in the tank, but I’m concerned about its feeding habits. It only eats when offered chopped seafood. I need to monitor it closely to avoid any accidental damage to soft corals.