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Chaetodon xanthocephalus
The Yellowhead Butterflyfish: Solitary and Calm
The Chaetodon xanthocephalus is a specimen with harmonious colors and a peaceful temperament. Solitary and omnivorous, it does not present any particular difficulties once acclimated.
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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:
| Country | Carrier | Cart amount | Delivery fees |
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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
- Peaceful
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Not compatible
- Recommended number
- A single subject
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 20 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.
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Chaetodon xanthocephalus: the yellow-headed butterflyfish, a marine refinement for aquariums
The Chaetodon xanthocephalus, also known as the yellow-headed butterflyfish, is an elegant butterflyfish native to the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean. Its distinctive appearance and peaceful temperament make it a popular choice to enhance a spacious marine aquarium.
The Chaetodon xanthocephalus boasts a bright yellow triangular head on a striped silver body. Its elongated snout gives it a slim and sleek silhouette. Its caudal fin is gray while its anal fins vary in shades, ranging from yellow to red. This fish reaches about 20 cm in adulthood.
A calm and discreet behavior
The Chaetodon xanthocephalus is a discreet and peaceful fish that prefers to live solitarily in community aquariums. In its natural habitat, it roams shallow coral reefs in search of food.
This yellow-headed butterflyfish is ideal for a fish-only community aquarium offering a calm and structured environment.
A minimum 450-liter aquarium
Maintaining the Chaetodon xanthocephalus requires an aquarium of at least 450 liters to ensure its well-being. It is recommended to provide:
- A large open swimming space to encourage its natural movements,
- A decor rich in live rock to offer hiding and resting spots,
- Moderate water flow to maintain clean and well-oxygenated water.
A balanced omnivorous diet
In its natural environment, the Chaetodon xanthocephalus primarily feeds on:
- Coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates,
- Marine algae found on reefs.
In captivity, it accepts:
- Live or thawed Artemia, mysis,
- High-quality marine pellets suited for omnivorous fish,
- Vegetable supplements to enrich its diet and preserve its natural luster.
A varied and balanced diet is essential to maintain the vitality and beauty of the Chaetodon xanthocephalus.
An elegant fish for passionate aquarists
The yellow-headed butterflyfish Chaetodon xanthocephalus is a bright and elegant addition to marine aquariums. Its vibrant appearance and peaceful temperament make it a safe choice to beautify a well-appointed fish-only tank.
With a large volume of water, a richly decorated environment, and a suitable diet, the Chaetodon xanthocephalus will bring brightness and tranquility to your marine aquarium from 450 liters onwards.
The Yellowhead Butterflyfish: Solitary and Calm
The Chaetodon xanthocephalus is a specimen with harmonious colors and a peaceful temperament. Solitary and omnivorous, it does not present any particular difficulties once acclimated.
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