Become a credit card member today!Threadfin Butterfly (Chaetodon auriga)
Description
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The Threadfin Butterfly is a pretty addition for fish only aquariums. They are very hardy and adapt well to life in an aquarium, which makes them an ideal starter butterfly. These can be kept in groups of fish, including other butterflies. They won't do well with fish that are overly aggressive, but they will also nip and pick at fish that are very timid. Like most butterflies, we don't recommend placing the Threadfin in reef aquariums because they are very likely to consume a variety of coral polyps. This butterfly will grow to be about 8" in size and will need ample swimming space. The Threadfin's posterior is bright yellow and the rest of their body is white. The dorsal fin has a false eye by the caudal fin. There are thin black lines that do a cross pattern across their body and has a black band through the Threadfin' eye. The dorsal fins are jagged and can get caught in nets.
- - Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and swimming room
- - For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty foods and vegetable-based foods
- - Not reef safe
- - Beginner hobbyist
- - Multiple can be added to an aquarium as long as it is large enough and added simultaneously
- - Minimum tank size: 120 gallons (depending on how many in aquarium)
- - Approximate selling size: 2.25-3.5"
Specifications
| SKU | 3469437 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Scientific Name | Chaetodon auriga |
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| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Environment | Marine |
| Native To | Indo-Pacific |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Care Level | Easy |
Warranty
Petco takes great care to ensure that the Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants you order arrives safely and in healthy condition. All Aquatic Life are guaranteed to stay alive for 7 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money. Returns or refunds cannot be offered on Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants that you decide you do not want. Please ensure the items you order are what you want before finalizing the order. If you experience a loss of your marine fish, freshwater fish, invertebrates, or live plants within 7 days of delivery please contact Customer Relations at 877-738-6742.
Directions
ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.
