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BUTTERFLY – PEARLSCALE Chaetodon xanthurus

$129.99

The Pearlscale Butterflyfish, also sometimes referred to as the Yellow-tailed Butterflyfish, Crosshatch Butterflyfish or Philippines Chevron Butterflyfish, is native to the central Indo-Pacific ranging from Indonesia and the Philippines north to the Ryukyu Islands. The body is pearly white and the scales have black edges, giving the sides a more cross-hatched pattern instead of the clear chevrons in similar looking species. The hind parts are orangey-yellow, the base of the caudal fin is white. The head is darker than the body and bears the characteristic pattern of its lineage, consisting of vertical black eye stripes and a black white-rimmed crown spot. They can reach an adult length of approximately 6 inches.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Butterflyfish, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock Tags: BUTTERFLY, CARE LEVEL | MODERATE, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 75, REEF COMPATIBLE | NO, SALT FISH, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL
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Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: No

General Description: The Pearlscale Butterflyfish, also sometimes referred to as the Yellow-tailed Butterflyfish, Crosshatch Butterflyfish or Philippines Chevron Butterflyfish, is native to the central Indo-Pacific ranging from Indonesia and the Philippines north to the Ryukyu Islands. The body is pearly white and the scales have black edges, giving the sides a more cross-hatched pattern instead of the clear chevrons in similar looking species. The hind parts are orangey-yellow, the base of the caudal fin is white. The head is darker than the body and bears the characteristic pattern of its lineage, consisting of vertical black eye stripes and a black white-rimmed crown spot. They can reach an adult length of approximately 6 inches.

Care Requirements: This species may be kept in a 75 gallon aquarium individually, but would prefer a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with other butterflyfish, including members of its own species, if they were introduced to the tank at the same time. A fish only or fish only with live rock setup is best since the Pearlscale Butterflyfish is not reef safe and may eat leather corals, other soft corals and small invertebrates. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Diet Requirements: This Butterflyfish is naturally an omnivore, primarily preying upon benthic invertebrates such as coral, mussels, and crustaceans. It is ideal to provide a balanced diet of both meaty items such as chopped fish, crustaceans, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and algae, such as Spirulina, Chlorella, and marine sheet algae.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2″-2-1/4″, Medium: 2-1/4″-3-1/2″, Large: 3-1/2″-4-3/4″.

 

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Sizes are also approximate. 

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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