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Also Know As:

| Sunburst Butterflyfish

| Corallicola Butterflyfish

| Blacklip Butterflyfish

| Brown Butterflyfish

| Kleins Butterflyfish

General info about Blacklip Butterfly

The Blacklip Butterflyfish is a small, colorful saltwater fish that is typically found in coral reefs and lagoons in the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean. They are a popular aquarium species, but can be difficult to keep due to their specific dietary needs and territorial behavior. The average size of a Blacklip Butterflyfish is around 6 inches (15 cm).

Blacklip Butterfly Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Blacklip Butterflyfish primarily feed on small invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks, and worms. In captivity, they can be fed a varied diet of live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, krill, and mysis shrimp, as well as high-quality commercial foods specifically formulated for butterflyfish.

Determining Sex of Blacklip Butterfly

It can be difficult to determine the sex of Blacklip Butterflyfish, as there are no external physical differences between males and females.

Breeding & Spawning Blacklip Butterfly

Blacklip Butterflyfish are not commonly bred in captivity, as they are difficult to sex and their larvae have specific dietary needs. However, in the wild, they spawn in pairs and the fertilized eggs float to the surface and hatch within a few days.

Common Diseases with Blacklip Butterfly

Blacklip Butterflyfish are susceptible to common saltwater fish diseases such as marine ich, velvet, and bacterial infections. It is important to maintain good water quality and to quarantine new additions to the aquarium to prevent the spread of disease.

Blacklip Butterfly Origin

Blacklip Butterflyfish are native to the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean, specifically from the Red Sea and the coast of East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, and south to New Caledonia and Australia.

Caution with Blacklip Butterfly

Blacklip Butterflyfish are generally peaceful, but can become territorial and aggressive towards other butterflyfish or fish that resemble them. They may also nip at corals and other invertebrates in the aquarium.

Acclimating Blacklip Butterfly

When introducing a Blacklip Butterflyfish to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly to prevent shock. This can be done by floating the fish in the aquarium water for 20-30 minutes to allow them to adjust to the temperature, then gradually adding small amounts of aquarium water to the bag over a period of several hours.
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