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Altivelis Butterfly AUSTRALIA
| Latin Name | Coradion altivelis | ||||||
| Common Name | Altivelis Butterfly AUSTRALIA | ||||||
| Also known as | Hi Fin Coraadion Butterfly | ||||||
| Fast Facts | One of our personal favorites at The Marine Center! This rare and distinctive Australian butterfly is highly sought after by rare butterfly fans and is seldom around and never plentiful, so be sure to grab one fast when available! This species is somewhat hardier than most butterflies and can do great for the experienced butterfly keeper in a well-maintained aquarium. This butterfly makes a great community fish when kept with tankmates that aren't too boisterous. Average size is around 3"-5". | ||||||
| Sizes | Around 3"-4" |
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| Range in Nature | Australia | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Omnivorous, offer, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and frozen preparations for omnivores and herbivores. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | This species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates, including some desirable, sessile species. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Butterflyfish | ||||||
| Availability | Rare, highly unpredictable availability. Typically months between specimens. |
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| Add to Cart | Altivelis Butterfly AUSTRALIA
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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