Black Back Butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus) Saltwater Fish For Sale

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Black Back Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus

Out of Stock

Last In Stock Prices:
Small / Medium - $72
Small - $72
Medium - $88
Medium / Large - $98

Tank Size: 125 Gallons
Tempermant: Peaceful
Maximum Size: 6"
Coloration: Yellow, White, Black
Diet: Carnivore
Regions Found: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Reef Compatible: No
Experience Level: Intermediate
Guarantee: Live Guarantee Available
Water Conditions: 74-82° F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
Other Names: Melannotus Butterflyfish, Black Back Butterfly

Description
Tankstop is run by Eric Cohen, the founder of Sea Dwelling Creatures and Blue Life USA, who brings over 30 years of industry experience to this full-service retail operation. From massive weekly WYSIWYG updates to rare captive-bred Wrought Iron Butterflies, Eric uses his deep relationships and knowledge to ensure every hobbyist receives healthy livestock and unparalleled personal care.

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If you have any questions please contact Eric Cohen TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.

The Black Back Butterflyfish is a stunning and very colorful butterfly. Black Back Butterflyfish have a mostly white body with strong black diagonal stripes and a vertical black stripe through their eyes. Black Back Butterflyfish also have their entire body outlined in brilliant yellow.

Black Back Butterflyfish reach a maximum adult size of around 6 inches and need to be kept in tanks that at least 125 gallons in size. Black Back Butterflies are peaceful fish and shouldn't bother many other fish or inverts. Black Back Butterflyfish will eat some corals including LPS and soft corals, making them a bad choice to add to a reef tank.

Black Back Butterflyfish are strong and active swimmers and need a tank with lots of open swimming room. Being very peaceful fish, Black Back Butterflyfish should not be kept with overly aggressive fish. Black Back Butterflies will do best when kept in tanks that have lots of live rock for them to look for small inverts on and also to hide in if they feel threatened.

Black Back Butterflyfish are carnivores and require a diet that is rich in meaty foods. Foods like mysis and brine shrimp, high quality meaty frozen foods and small pieces of fresh seafood will keep your Black Back Butterflyfish healthy and happy.

If you have any questions about the Black Back Butterflyfish and if it's the right fish for your tank, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Tiny: Up to 1", Small: Over 1-1.5", Small / Medium: Over 1.5-2.5", Medium: Over 2.5-3.5", Medium / Large: Over 3.5-4.5", Large: Over 4.5-5.5", Extra Large: Over 5.5-6.5", Extra Extra Large: Over 6.5-7.5", Show Size: Over 7.5-9.5", Jumbo: Over 9.5"

All fish purchases come with a package of Blue Life Safety Stop to help reduce infections and illnesses that could present themselves. Please read more about Safety Stop here…

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