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Chaetodon xanthurus 7-9 cm
The Chaetodon xanthurus: a lively fish with an original pattern
The Chaetodon xanthurus is a marine animal with a specific pattern, earning it the name "Pearlscale Butterflyfish." Calm and tolerant, it is perfectly suited for a community aquarium. Note, however, that it is incompatible with corals and mollusks.
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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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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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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 € |
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| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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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
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Compatible with caution
- Recommended number
- A single subject
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 13 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 xanthurus: the checkerboard butterflyfish, dazzling refinement for a marine aquarium
The Chaetodon xanthurus, also known as the checkerboard butterflyfish or the pearlscale butterflyfish, is an elegant and lively butterflyfish native to the reef bottoms of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. Its refined appearance and balanced temperament make it a perfect choice to enrich a fish-only community aquarium.
The Chaetodon xanthurus has a silvery elliptical body adorned with black chevrons reminiscent of a net pattern. Its anal, caudal, and part of its dorsal fins display an intense yellow that illuminates its appearance. This graceful fish reaches an adult size of about 14 to 16 cm.
A lively and sociable behavior
The Chaetodon xanthurus is known for its lively temperament and its ability to coexist harmoniously with other species. While it may be reserved with its peers, its interspecific relationships are generally excellent.
This checkerboard butterflyfish is perfectly suited to a well-structured and diverse fish-only community aquarium.
A minimum 400-liter aquarium
To ensure the well-being of the Chaetodon xanthurus, it is necessary to provide it with an aquarium of at least 400 liters. Its environment should include:
- A large free swimming space to meet its need for activity,
- A decor rich in live rock to offer natural refuges,
- Abundant algal vegetation to enrich the habitat.
A balanced omnivorous diet
In its natural habitat, the Chaetodon xanthurus primarily feeds on:
- Coral polyps and small invertebrates,
- Marine algae present on the reefs.
In captivity, its diet should be varied with:
- Live or thawed brine shrimp and mysis,
- Enriched pellets and flakes for omnivorous marine fish,
- Vegetable supplements to maintain its natural glow.
This fish is easy to feed, but beware: in a reef aquarium, it might nibble on the polyps of LPS corals, making it more suitable for fish-only tanks.
A refined fish for passionate aquarists
The checkerboard butterflyfish Chaetodon xanthurus is a true living gem that will bring light and dynamism to your marine aquarium. Its delicate beauty combined with its robustness makes it a highly sought-after specimen by enthusiasts.
With a spacious environment, a varied diet, and suitable plant structure, the Chaetodon xanthurus will thrive in your marine aquarium from 400 liters.
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By John D. the 11/24/2011
The Chaetodon xanthurus: a lively fish with an original pattern
The Chaetodon xanthurus is a marine animal with a specific pattern, earning it the name "Pearlscale Butterflyfish." Calm and tolerant, it is perfectly suited for a community aquarium. Note, however, that it is incompatible with corals and mollusks.
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