Can a Black Back Butterflyfish Live With a Eight-banded Butterflyfish?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 56/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Same-genus butterflyfish (Chaetodon) quarrel unless introduced as a known pair
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Black Back Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 30 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Eight-banded Butterflyfish
Chaetodon octofasciatus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 10 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore