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Zoster Butterflyfish
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Zoster Butterflyfish

Hemitaurichthys zoster

The Zoster Butterflyfish, also known as the Black Pyramid Butterflyfish, occurs in large numbers among the reefs of the Indian Ocean. They are black in color with a wide vertical white band covering the middle of the body. The dorsal fin is colored in the same pattern as the body, but has the additi
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Zoster Butterflyfish is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

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

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility