Australian Copperband Butterfly

Latin Name

Chelmon rostratus

Common Name

Also known as

Copperband Butterfly, Copperbanded Butterfly, Copper Band Butterfly, Beaked Coralfish

Fast Facts

The copperband butterfly Chelmon rostratus can do well in captivity. Copperband Butterflies from Australia are collected and handled with greater care than those from the Philippines and Indonesia, which dominate the trade. While this species can do well when their requirements are met, keep in mind it's still a Copperband Butterfly, they are somewhat fragile, they can't tolerate careless handling and they requiring excellent water quality exceptionally peaceful tankmates. Not necessarily demanding as butterflies go. The Copperband (as well as the two other species of Chelmon) can be used to rid reef aquariums of Aiptasia anemones.

Sizes

Medium/Around 2"-3"
Large/Around 3"-4"
X-Large/Around 4"-6"

Range in Nature

Western Pacific to Australia

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Omnivore. Offer a varied diet including crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations. Feed at least three times daily.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Generally safe, but nothing is 100%

Availability

Infrequently available, but a mainstay in Australian shipments.

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Australian Copperband Butterfly

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$69.00
Large	$89.00
X-Large	$119.00

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.