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Tear Drop Butterfly
Chaetodon unimaculatus
| Chaetodon unimaculatus, Bloch 1787, the Teardrop Butterflyfish. In the wild feeds on anemones, coral polyps, worms and algae. decussatus. |
| Maximum Size: the Chaetodon unimaculatus grows up to 8 inches. Minimum Tank Size: The Tear Drop Butterfly prefers a tank of at least 80 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Chaetodon unimaculatus is a omnivore and likes to eat variety of foods (meats & veggies). Level of Care: The Tear Drop Butterfly is a medium maintenance fish. Behavior: The Tear Drop Butterfly may act peacefully toward other fish. Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F). Range: Tahiti . |