{"product_id":"copperband-butterfly","title":"Copperband Butterfly","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Copperband Butterflyfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Copperband Butterflyfish is one of the most recognisable marine butterflyfish, featuring a \u003cstrong\u003elong pointed snout, copper-orange vertical bands, white body and a distinctive eyespot near the rear of the dorsal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is highly prized by reef aquarists and is particularly well known for its natural appetite for \u003cstrong\u003eAiptasia anemones\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a popular choice for controlling unwanted pests in established marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopperbands can be more challenging to acclimate than many other marine fish. They are often sensitive to transport and may initially refuse prepared foods, so providing a \u003cstrong\u003emature aquarium with established live rock and plenty of natural food sources\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful but should not be considered completely reef safe. Individual fish may nip at \u003cstrong\u003efeather dusters, tube worms, clams or certain corals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChelmon rostratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copperband Butterflyfish \/ Copperband\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaetodontidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Butterflyfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature Marine and Reef Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Copperband Butterflyfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many specimens live successfully in reef aquariums, but individual fish may eat feather dusters, worms, clams or certain corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Copperband Butterflyfish eat Aiptasia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Aiptasia is part of their natural diet, and many individuals will actively hunt and consume \u003cstrong\u003eAiptasia anemones\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, there is no guarantee that every specimen will eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Copperband Butterflyfish difficult to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be. The biggest challenge is often \u003cstrong\u003egetting a newly imported specimen eating consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e. A mature aquarium and a varied food selection can significantly improve the chances of successful acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Copperband Butterflyfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet including \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped marine seafood and other meaty foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Live or natural foods can be particularly useful when first acclimating a reluctant specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Copperband Butterflyfish be kept with other fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful and can be housed with a wide range of peaceful community fish. Avoid aggressive tank mates that may outcompete or harass them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Copperbands need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature live-rock environment is highly beneficial. Rockwork provides \u003cstrong\u003enatural grazing opportunities, hiding places and established food sources\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying one solely to eliminate Aiptasia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot every Copperband will eat Aiptasia, and the fish should be purchased as a long-term livestock commitment rather than simply as pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to a brand-new aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature systems with established rockwork and natural food sources are much more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming it will immediately eat pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew specimens may need time and alternative foods before accepting prepared diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping it with aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopperbands are peaceful and can struggle when bullied or outcompeted for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffering an overly limited diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied diet helps maintain condition and encourages reliable feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnoring potential coral or invertebrate predation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonitor behaviour carefully, particularly around feather dusters, tube worms and clams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279779668107,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/vW5GC8x_SNyfVH5qqjnK4mYD9r5xVXWgVjE3ZLKfE-EhV50_nsp5wsggZUxr2Ubm05Sp_mb_B7mZFaO0BtWcqvGega2YfGXJCXy0yBEl3VBtOLYnkcXWRZgKuLoDDbCpSyirIsRh92S39i-M0YpqWsAVf-SuRoPFj6e4E87dzXOf5KtfOeFpFM.jpg?v=1788142073","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/copperband-butterfly","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}