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Chaetodon falcula 5-7 cm
A great swimmer who adapts quickly
The Chaetodon falcula is a very sociable fish that easily adapts to life in an aquarium. Its diet includes a wider range of foods once acclimated in good conditions.
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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| See all delivery fees | Cart amount | Delivery fees |
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
Delivery fees for other zones:
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 29,89 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert | ||
| ZONE EUROPE2 210 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 39,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € | ||
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
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Data sheet
- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Not compatible
- Recommended number
- A topic
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 25 cm
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Chaetodon falcula: the sickle butterflyfish, a brilliant and lively fish for marine aquariums
The Chaetodon falcula, also known as the sickle butterflyfish, is an elegant and active butterflyfish native to the Indian Ocean, particularly off the coasts of Sri Lanka and the Seychelles. It is especially appreciated for its subtle colors and social behavior, making it suitable for spacious community aquariums.
The Chaetodon falcula features a silvery gray elliptical body, marked with discreet transverse lines. Two large black spots adorn the upper part of its back, enhancing its unique appearance. Its dorsal and caudal fins are shaded with yellow and black. Like other species of its genus, a vertical black band crosses its eye, enhancing its natural camouflage. This fish reaches about 18 to 20 cm in adulthood.
A lively and sociable behavior
The Chaetodon falcula is a great swimmer requiring significant space to move freely. In the wild, it usually lives in pairs and frequents rich coral reefs. In aquariums, it displays harmonious interspecific and intraspecific relationships provided there is enough space to limit territorial behavior.
This sickle butterflyfish is ideal for a well-structured fish-only community tank.
A spacious aquarium of at least 450 liters
To ensure the well-being of the Chaetodon falcula, an aquarium of at least 450 liters is necessary. The optimal environment should include:
- A large open swimming space to support its constant activity,
- Solid rock formations to create refuges and define territories,
- Moderate water movement and excellent marine water quality.
An omnivorous diet specialized in corals
The Chaetodon falcula is an omnivore with a specialized tendency that feeds in nature on:
- Coral polyps,
- Small benthic invertebrates,
- Complementary marine algae.
Once acclimated to an aquarium, it also accepts:
- Live or thawed Artemia, mysis,
- High-quality dry marine foods and pellets for omnivores,
- Fish eggs and protein-enriched foods.
It is essential to provide a varied diet to ensure its good health and limit its predation on the corals present.
A brilliant and active fish for fish-only aquariums
The sickle butterflyfish Chaetodon falcula is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for an active, colorful, and robust fish for a large fish-only tank. Its lively swimming, bright colors, and sociable behavior make it a real visual asset for spacious marine aquariums.
With a large-volume aquarium, a varied diet, and a structured decor, the Chaetodon falcula will thrive and bring movement and beauty to your aquarium starting from 450 liters.
A great swimmer who adapts quickly
The Chaetodon falcula is a very sociable fish that easily adapts to life in an aquarium. Its diet includes a wider range of foods once acclimated in good conditions.
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