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Blackback Butterfly

$77.00 – $114.00

The Black Back Butterflyfish should be the only butterflyfish, unless it has a mate, in a 120 gallon or larger aquarium that has numerous hiding places and plenty of room to swim. They will eat variety of meaty preparations that should incorporate a vitamin or color enhancing food to keep its colors crisp. It eats soft corals in the wild.

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Description

The Black Back Butterflyfish, also known as the Melannotus Butterflyfish, has a white body with a series of black diagonal stripes on the sides. The fins are yellow and it has a yellow face with a black eye band. Juvenile Blackback Butterflies resemble adults but lack a characteristic blue patch found on the side of adults’ bodies.

Quick Facts

Care Level: Moderate

Diet: Carnivore

Color Form: Black, White, Yellow

Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: No

Max. Size: 6″

Minimum Tank Size: 12o gallons

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Size

small, medium, large

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