{"id":11238,"date":"2026-02-17T22:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/raccoon-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-lunula\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:44:34","slug":"raccoon-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-lunula","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=raccoon-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-lunula","title":{"rendered":"Raccoon Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Lunula"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"161\">Raccoon Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"159\">Chaetodon lunula<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"445\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"176\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\" \/>The Raccoon Butterfly Fish is a striking marine species, easily recognized by its bold black \u201cmask\u201d over the eyes and contrasting yellow and white body. Its graceful swimming and vibrant patterning make it a captivating centerpiece in reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"558\"><strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"458\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"498\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"555\">Hawaii, Japan, and the Great Barrier Reef<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"745\"><strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"572\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"575\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"711\">frozen or live mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine flakes or pellets<\/strong>, with occasional algae grazing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"891\"><strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"762\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"843\">peaceful to moderately aggressive reef and community tanks<\/strong>, avoiding overly aggressive or nippy species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"992\"><strong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"908\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\" \/><strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"933\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, though may defend feeding territories in smaller tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1146\"><strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1015\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\" \/>Recommended for <strong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1072\">intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong>, due to its specialized dietary needs and sensitivity to water quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1171\"><strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1169\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1299\">\n<li data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1210\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1208\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1230\">\n<p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1230\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1228\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1260\">\n<p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1260\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1258\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1299\">\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1299\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1297\">75+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1456\">Vibrant, elegant, and hardy, the <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1360\">Raccoon Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is a visually striking addition that brings color and personality to larger marine aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raccoon Butterfly Fish \u2013 Chaetodon lunula Overview:The Raccoon Butterfly Fish is a striking marine species, easily recognized by its bold black \u201cmask\u201d over the eyes and contrasting yellow and white body. Its graceful swimming and vibrant patterning make it a captivating centerpiece in reef and community aquariums. 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