Marginalis Butterfly

Latin Name

Chelmon marginalis

Common Name

Also known as

Margin Butterfly, Australian Copperband Butterfly

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
These are VERY few and far between. Be prepared to jump on it immediately when one becomes available because everybody wants this fish!

A rare relative of the Copperband Butterfly the Marginalis lacks the center stripe, it has a slightly taller shape and a limited distribution in nature. Found only in Australian waters, highly sought after by rare butterfly collectors. The Marginalis as well as the two other species of Chelmon can be used to control Aiptasia anemones in reef aquariums.

Sizes

Medium/Around 3"-4". Most specimens are around this size
Large/Around 4"-6"

Range in Nature

Great Barrier Reef

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Omnivore, grazer, offer a wide variety of finely chopped foods including algae and sponge prepared frozen foods.

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

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Generally safe, but like all butterflies, it may nip at corals. Usually kept in reef tanks.

Availability

Medium/Rare, unpredictable, JUMP ON THIS ONE FAST WHEN AVAILABLE!
Large/Contact us to get on the waiting list.

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Marginalis Butterfly

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Medium	$149.00
Large	$149.00

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.