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Chaetodon guttatissimus
A Calibrated Diet for a Peaceful Fish
The Chaetodon guttatissimus is a peaceful butterflyfish, adapting without much difficulty to captivity. Its dietary needs are not particularly hard to meet, but the size of the food should be selected with care.
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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
- Difficult
- Temperament
- Neither aggressive nor peaceful
- Food
- Corallivore and omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Not compatible
- Recommended number
- Alone or in a couple
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 12 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 guttatissimus: the spotted butterflyfish, a delicate touch for marine aquariums
The Chaetodon guttatissimus, also known as the spotted butterflyfish, is an elegant and discreet butterflyfish native to the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. With its refined appearance and peaceful behavior, it is an excellent choice for spacious marine aquariums.
The Chaetodon guttatissimus features a grayish ovoid body finely spotted with black dots. Its dorsal, anal, and caudal fins display a beautiful yellow hue that elegantly contrasts with the main color of its body. Like many butterflyfish, a black vertical band crosses its head passing through the eye. This fish reaches about 10 cm at adulthood.
A peaceful and sociable behavior
The Chaetodon guttatissimus is a shy but non-aggressive fish. It naturally evolves in a group, pair, or solo depending on environmental conditions. This calm behavior makes it very compatible with other peaceful species in a community aquarium.
Thanks to its discreet nature and sociable temperament, it is particularly suited for well-balanced reef or fish-only aquariums.
A minimum 400-liter aquarium
The spotted butterflyfish Chaetodon guttatissimus requires an aquarium of at least 400 liters to thrive. To ensure its comfort, the environment should include:
- An adequate swimming space for its moderate activity,
- Clusters of live rocks forming natural hiding spots,
- Moderate water flow and excellent water quality.
A microphage and polyphage diet
The Chaetodon guttatissimus adopts a microphage and polyphage diet after acclimation. In its natural habitat, it primarily feeds on:
- Benthic micro-invertebrates,
- Small food particles found on the reefs.
In an aquarium, it accepts:
- Artemia, mysis live or thawed in small sizes,
- High-quality dry or pellet foods suitable for marine omnivores,
- Small pieces of thawed seafood.
Precise portioning of food is necessary to ensure it suits its small delicate mouth.
A discreet fish for elegant aquariums
The spotted butterflyfish Chaetodon guttatissimus is perfect for aquarists seeking a calm, elegant, and easy-to-integrate fish in a structured marine aquarium. Its spotted coat and peaceful behavior make it an excellent choice to subtly enliven a large reef tank or fish-only setup.
With an appropriate volume, rocky decor, and carefully selected diet, the Chaetodon guttatissimus will bring softness and harmony to your marine aquarium starting from 400 liters.
A Calibrated Diet for a Peaceful Fish
The Chaetodon guttatissimus is a peaceful butterflyfish, adapting without much difficulty to captivity. Its dietary needs are not particularly hard to meet, but the size of the food should be selected with care.
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