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Vagabond ButterflyfishFamily: Chaetodontidae
The Vagabond Butterflyfish is one of the easier butterflyfish to keep and is generally available!With it's pleasing coloration, a peaceful demeanor with its tankmates, and a mature size of 7" (18 cm), the Vagabond Butterflyfish makes a nice addition to a roomy community marine aquarium. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Chaetodon vagabundus |
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Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Found in the entire Indo-Pacific region, including Queensland
and New Guinea.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Vagabond Butterflyfish adults can grow to 18 cm ( 7 inches).
Maintenance difficulty:
The Vagabond Butterflyfish is generally easy to keep for a
butterflyfish.
Maintenance:
Feed as much variety as possible.
Foods:
Coral polyps and algae.
Social Behaviors:
Found singly, in pairs, or in groups. Not aggressive towards
other fish.
Sex: Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Not accomplished in captivity. See Breeding
Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.
Temperature:
No special requirements.
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 40 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special requirements.
Availability:
This fish is generally readily available.
Comments from people who have kept this fish:
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Author: David Brough. CFS.
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