Marine Fish

Copperband Butterflyfish

A distinctive long-snouted butterflyfish with bold orange and white banding. Copperband Butterflyfish are beautiful but demanding, particularly around feeding and acclimation.

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Betta Fish at a Glance

Scientific nameChelmon rostratus
TypeMarine butterflyfish
Adult sizeUp to about 20 cm
LifespanSeveral years with excellent care
Temperature24–27 °C
pH8.1–8.4
DietCarnivorous; varied meaty marine foods
Recommended setup130 gal / 490 L+ recommended
Marine setup requiredStriking specialist fish for experienced marine aquarists
Experience levelNeeds careful feeding and a mature system

Colour, size, sex and current stock can vary. Please contact Fishes Hub before ordering so we can confirm the available fish and suitable marine setup.

Product Information

Know More About Betta Fish

A distinctive long-snouted butterflyfish with bold orange and white banding. Copperband Butterflyfish are beautiful but demanding, particularly around feeding and acclimation.

Copperband Butterflyfish should only be introduced to a mature, fully cycled marine aquarium. Adult size, temperament, feeding behaviour and compatibility should be considered before purchase.

If you are unsure whether this species suits your current aquarium, share your tank size, livestock and setup with Fishes Hub and ask us to confirm suitability before ordering.

Plan the aquarium around adult size, marine water chemistry, behaviour, feeding needs and compatibility.

Make a Confident Choice

A successful Copperband Butterflyfish setup starts with a mature marine aquarium, stable water quality and a realistic long-term plan for the species.

Marine Facts
Up to about 20 cmAdult size
24–27 °CTemperature
8.1–8.4pH
DifficultCare level
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Key Requirements

  • Use a mature, stable marine aquarium with excellent water quality.
  • Provide abundant peaceful rockwork and suitable feeding opportunities.
  • Offer varied meaty foods and be prepared for a shy or deliberate feeding response.
  • Research reef compatibility because individuals may pick at some invertebrates.
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Care & Maintenance

  • Monitor feeding closely, especially during acclimation.
  • Maintain excellent filtration and stable marine parameters.
  • Watch body condition rather than assuming a fish is eating because it investigates food.
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Compatibility & Placement

  • Generally peaceful but easily stressed by aggressive tank mates.
  • Usually kept singly.
  • Reef compatibility should be assessed case by case.
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Why Choose Copperband Butterflyfish?

  • Exceptional banded appearance
  • Interesting feeding behaviour
  • Specialist display fish for experienced keepers
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Before You Buy

  • Have a mature marine aquarium and feeding plan ready.
  • Confirm reef compatibility with your livestock.
  • Ask Fishes Hub for current acclimated stock and feeding history where available.

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