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BUTTERFLY – WHITE FACE Chaetodon mesoleucos

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The White Face Butterflyfish is a true gem of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden between the continents of Africa and Asia. One of the most striking of the Chaetodon butterflyfish, the White face butterfly has a blueish-white face with the rest of the body appearing grey-brown in color with many vertical black stripes. A relatively unfussy and adaptable species if acclimated to the proper environment, the White face butterflyfish is extremely rare in the aquarium trade – you will not want to pass this beauty up! Like many butterflyfish, the White face butterfly is not a good reef inhabitant because its wild diet includes various stony corals. The White face butterfly may help to eradicate nuisance Aiptasia anemones. An adult White face butterfly can reach a size of approximately 6″.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Butterflyfish, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock Tags: BUTTERFLY, CARE LEVEL | MODERATE, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 125, REEF COMPATIBLE | NO, SALT FISH, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL
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Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: No

General Description: The White Face Butterflyfish is a true gem of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden between the continents of Africa and Asia. One of the most striking of the Chaetodon butterflyfish, the White face butterfly has a blueish-white face with the rest of the body appearing grey-brown in color with many vertical black stripes. A relatively unfussy and adaptable species if acclimated to the proper environment, the White face butterflyfish is extremely rare in the aquarium trade – you will not want to pass this beauty up! Like many butterflyfish, the White face butterfly is not a good reef inhabitant because its wild diet includes various stony corals. The White face butterfly may help to eradicate nuisance Aiptasia anemones. An adult White face butterfly can reach a size of approximately 6″.

Diet Requirements: White face butterflies are carnivores. Encouraging a butterfly to accept prepared foods can be a challenge at first. We have found that offering live brine shrimp at the beginning can gain the interest of particularly fussy or stubborn individuals. Note: All of our butterflies for sale are eating a combination of live brine shrimp, blackworms and frozen foods. A diet consisting of various frozen meaty preparations such as brine shrimp, spirulina brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other mixed foods that include coral or sponge will maintain optimal health, immune function and coloration. Offer sheet algae to graze on, though not all individuals may show interest. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements, as butterflyfish have high metabolisms. It is not uncommon for butterflyfish to revert back to ignoring food altogether, or only accepting live foods, for a period of time due to the stress of a new environment.

Care Requirements: An established, minimum 125 gallon aquarium is ideal. The White face butterfly will appreciate some live rock and crevices to swim through and take refuge, but some unobstructed swimming space should also be provided. Butterflyfish are sensitive to nitrite and ammonia spikes and therefore should not be introduced into a biologically immature aquarium. An established tank will also offer more abundant micro fauna to forage on, including algae. Given their more timid nature, a White face butterfly should not be kept with overly aggressive species, especially those that can outcompete it in food resources. Compatibility with other butterflyfish species is variable, but only one White face butterflyfish should be kept to avoid aggression. A White face butterfly would make a great addition to a peaceful fish only with live rock aquarium. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″; Medium: 2-1/4″ to 3-3/4″; Large: 3-3/4″ to 4-3/4″; XLarge: 4-3/4″ or larger.

 

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is 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.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS 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 will automatically appear and need to be selected. 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 receive 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/perishable & 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 UPS 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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