Nippon Butterfly
| Latin Name |
Chaetodon nippon |
| Common Name |
Nippon Butterfly |
| Also known as |
Japanese Butterfly |
| Fast Facts |
To say Chaetodon nippon is seldom available is a slight understatement. There are no regular fish exports from it origin, Japan. We've seen only a few in about the last 20 years. If one is available, don't blink or it will be gone! Contact us to get on the waiting list for the Nippon Butterfly. Does well in captivity under the care of experienced butterfly keepers. |
| Sizes |
Around 1.5"-3"
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| Range in Nature |
Japan, Rukyu Islands |
| Minimum Aquarium Size |
180 |
| Diet and Feeding |
Omnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations for omnivores and herbivores. |
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility |
Not recommended, but considering the rarity of this fish... |
| Related Fish |
Auriga Butterfly- Hawaii,
Black Velvet Angelfish,
Blackback Butterfly,
Blue Line Angel,
Blue Spotted Angelfish,
Burgess Butterfly,
Conspicillatus Angel,
Declevis Butterfly,
Easter Island Buterfly,
Falcula Butterfly: False,
Fremblii Bluestripe Butterfly,
Japanese Golden Butterfly,
Japanese Masked Butterfly,
Klein's Butterfly,
Lattice Butterfly,
Lemon Butterfly,
Litus Butterfly,
Mertensi Butterfly,
Mesoleucos Butterfly,
Mitratus Butterfly,
Pakistani Butterfly,
Pearlscale Butterfly,
Pearlscale Butterfly: RED SEA,
Pelewensis Butterfly,
Personifer Angel,
Personifer Angel Male,
Punctato Butterfly,
Raccoon Butterflyfish,
Rainfordi Butterfly AUSTRALIA,
Red Sea Raccoon Butterfly,
Saddleback Butterfly,
Scribbled Angel,
Scribbled Angel- Male,
Semilarvatus Butterfly Red Sea,
Singapore Angel,
Teardrop Butterfly,
Tinker's Butterfly,
True Falcula Butterfly,
Vagabond Butterfly,
More Butterflyfish |
| Availability |
We've seen few in about 20 years
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| Add to Cart |
Nippon Butterfly
| Price |
Qty. |
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| $399.00 |
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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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