Lunula ButterflyChaetodon lunula Care: Intermediate Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Temperature: Tropical: 23 27 deg C (73 81deg F) Water Parameters: SG: 1. 020 1. 025, pH: 8. 1 8. 4 The Lunula Butterfly, Chaetodon lunula has a yellow orange colour with an easily recognised colour pattern on the head with angular black and white bands. It is a peaceful fish and can reside in the same aquarium as other butterflies. It should be fed

In Bali it co-occurs with Acanthurus pyroferus

500 litres minimum is the safer long-term recommendation

Length to 50mm

stable systems

this species is admired for its intelligence and bold personality

dark saddle-like markings

tiny gobies or delicate bottom-dwelling fish that may be at risk

It can be found on sheltered coral reefs at depths of from 3 to 30 metres and can reaches a length of 8

Also known as the Longspined Porcupinefish

Up to 45 cm in length

Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)

advised as a reef-safe fish