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Declivis Butterflyfish
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Declivis Butterflyfish

Chaetodon declivis

The Declivis Butterflyfish, also known as the Marquesan Butterflyfish and is found in a limited range of the Central Pacific Ocean in the areas around the Line Islands. Remaining relatively small, the Declivis Butterfly has beautiful orange coloration covering the dorsal half of the body, as well
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Declivis Butterflyfish is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
90 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility