Teardrop Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Unimaculatus

£149.99

SKU: STF-MAR-BUTT-TEAR Category:

Description

Teardrop Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Unimaculatus

Overview: The Teardrop Butterfly Fish is a striking marine species known for its vibrant yellow body and distinctive teardrop-shaped black mark below its eye. This species adds a splash of color and grace to any saltwater aquarium.

Origin: Native to the Indo-Pacific region, the Teardrop Butterfly Fish is found in reef environments, where it navigates through corals and rocks, adding to the biodiversity of the reef ecosystem.

Feeding: A diet for the Teardrop Butterfly Fish should include a variety of meaty foods such as marine fish, crustacean flesh, and mysis shrimp, supplemented with high-quality marine flake and pellet foods to ensure balanced nutrition. It’s essential to feed them small amounts several times a day.

Tank Mates: Compatible with a wide range of peaceful to semi-aggressive fish, ideal tank mates include clownfish, damsels, and wrasses. Avoid housing with large, aggressive species or those small enough to be considered prey.

Aggression: The Teardrop Butterfly Fish is generally peaceful but may show territorial aggression towards other butterflyfish, especially in smaller tanks. Adequate space and hiding spots can minimize stress and aggression.

Experience Level: Suited for intermediate to advanced aquarists, this species requires a well-maintained tank and stable water conditions to thrive. Not recommended for beginners due to its specific care needs.

Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 75-82°F (24-28°C)
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Salinity: 1.020-1.025 SG
  • Ammonia: 0 ppm
  • Nitrites: 0 ppm
  • Nitrates: <20 ppm

Adequate filtration and regular water changes are crucial to maintain these parameters and ensure a healthy environment for your Teardrop Butterfly Fish.

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STANDARD UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £20 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER

INSURED UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £30 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER

We operate a UK wide next day delivery service available through DX overnight, a DEFRA registered courier. All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for safety and filled with pure oxygen. The bags are then wrapped in a foil blanket with heat packs to keep them warm. They are then packed in a large polystyrene box with a cardboard outer. All our fish are booked with the courier as “live fish” and travel in security cages throughout their journey. All fish are only in the box for a maximum of 18 hours which is our service level agreement with the courier. Your delivery date will be communicated to you via email within 24 hours of purchase and your tracking information will be sent to you directly via email by DX the evening before your scheduled delivery date. Please contact us if you would like to change your delivery date to a more convenient time. Deliveries are made on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday every week. We will always try our very best to get your order to you as quickly and as safely as possible.

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