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Chaetodon argentatus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Family
  
Chaetodontidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Chaetodon

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Similar
  
Chaetodon assarius, Yellow‑dotted butterflyfish, Philippine butterflyfish, Chaetodon andamanensis, Chaetodon guentheri

Chaetodon argentatus, the Asian butterflyfish, is a species of butterflyfish native to the western pacific ocean from the Philippines up to Japan. They live in coral reefs where there is dense coral growth, however, in Japan they live in rocky areas from depths from 15-70 ft. They grow up to 8 inches (20 cm).

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Care

This species is not recommended for beginners, as they have to have special care. They need a minimum of a 55 gallon aquarium, with the temperature being anywhere from 75-82° F. They have a diet of invertebrates, so they should not be housed with them. They may harm crabs and shrimp, clams, feather dusters, anemones and similar tankmates. Some may require a diet of corals or polyps, although most will eat brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, scallops, clams, corals and sponges.

References

Chaetodon argentatus Wikipedia