Copper Banded Butterfly

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Copper Banded Butterfly

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Image by Luc Viatour
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  • Disposition: Aggresive with other butterfly fish
  • Hardiness: Delicate, difficult to get eating
  • Scientific Name: Chelmon rostratus
  • Also Known As: Beaked Coralfish
  • Reef Safe: May nip at soft corals
  • Feeding: Brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, live black worms, clams. Prefers live foods. Will also reported to sometimes eat aiptasia.
  • Size: Up to 8 inches
  • Life Span: 4 years +


Copper banded butterflies are often purchased to control aiptasia. They are a beautiful fish in their own right, but like all butterflies can be difficult to get feeding. Live food and constant attention is usually required, and the consumption of aiptasia is very hit or miss.


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