Copperband Butterfly

Copperband Butterfly (Chelmon rostratus)

Maximum size:
20cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
300 litres

Difficulty:
Difficult

Feeding:
Will eat most frozen foods including Brineshrimp, Mysis and Cockle. Large individuals will eat live River shrimp. Natural predator of AIptasia

Reef safe:
Should be safe in a reef aquarium, but possibility of it nipping at SPS corals

Compatibility:
Usually mixes well with other peaceful fish of a similar size. Do not keep with similar looking species, very active or with aggressive fish. If bullied, or intimidated this will put the Copperband off its food and result in starvation.

Other information.
Copperband Butterflies can be difficult to feed initially, if not given plenty of time to settle after importation the will refuse to eat and starve. This wont be a problem with our Copperbands as they are guaranteed to be settle and feeding.

For more information ask a member of staff in store

Our Copperband Butterfly's 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.