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Chaetodon auriga

Chaetodon auriga, Forsskal 1775, the Threadfin Butterflyfish. A great beauty and hardy aquarium specimen, though it will eat coral polyps and anemones. With age, grows a trailing filament from the posterior dorsal fin. To eight inches long. Feeds principally on sessile invertebraes, including cnidarians and algae. Threadfin Butterflyfish; so named for a trailing filament that grows from the posterior dorsal fin. Some folks use this hardy species to rid their systems of pest anemones of the genus Aiptasia, and is known to consume most Large Polyp Stony coral polyps, Feather Dusters and Fanworms as food.

Maximum Size: the Chaetodon auriga grows up to 9 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Auriga Butterfly prefers a tank of at least 80 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Chaetodon auriga is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meaty treats.

Level of Care: The Auriga Butterfly is a medium maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Auriga Butterfly may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Maldives, Fiji, Tonga, Hawaii, Indian Ocean.

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