Mitratus Butterfly – Pre-Order

Description

Mitratus Butterflyfish / Indian Butterflyfish

Chaetodon Mitratus

Photograph is of the actual fish you’re buying.

This is a marine (saltwater) fish and cannot be kept in a freshwater evironment! Please read full description.

Maximum Size: 14cm
Temperature: 22-26C
PH: 8.1 – 8.4
Temperament: Reef with caution
Approximate Purchase Size: 5-7cm

The Mitratus Butterflyfish is a slightly more difficult fish to keep. They prefer temperatures on the lower side, owing to their natural habitat being very deep. Like all butterflies, they demand excellent water conditions and areas of filamentous algae growth is highly recommended. Water needs to be well filtered and highly oxygenated with areas of strong current.

Some aquarists have kept these fish successfully in reef aquariums as they seem to be uninterested in some of the more noxious soft corals, but this isn’t guaranteed to be a success. Stony corals and sessile invertebrates should be avoided.

Mitratus butterflies don’t appreciate the company of their own kind and other butterflies and will squabble over territory. Tank mates should be of similar size and temperament.

The Mitratus Butterfly is a big commitment and proper research should be done before deciding whether to add this fish to your collection.

All Livestock must be ordered with Livestock Shipping as the dedicated licensed courier is substantially more expensive than a standard delivery service. If the option doesn’t appear to be available you can add it to your order by clicking here order and then select collection at checkout.