Addis Butterfly

Addis Butterfly (Chaetodon semilarvatus)
AKA Golden Butterfly

Maximum size:
20-25cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
350 litres

Difficulty:
Easy-Moderate

Feeding:
Will eat frozen Mysis, Brineshrimp, Cockle in shell, may take dried foods after a long period in captivity.

Reef safe:
Not recommend, but safe with all but the smallest Shrimps, snails, crabs etc.

Compatibility:
Peaceful, do not keep with aggressive species. Can be kept singularly, in a pair or a small group. If keeping more than one add them all at the same time.

Other information.
Occur exclusively in the Red Sea, settle and feed better to aquarium life when small.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo of a 6cm Addis Butterfly taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations and lighting conditions.

Our Addis Butterflies are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.