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Latticed Butterflyfish
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Latticed Butterflyfish

Chaetodon rafflesii

The Latticed Butterflyfish, also known as the Raffle's Butterflyfish, is yellow with dark scale margins giving a lattice-like appearance. It has a black eye band and a blue patch between the eyes; the tail has a black vertical stripe. It requires a 120 gallon or larger aquarium that has numerous hi
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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

Latticed 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:
120 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility