{"id":12802,"date":"2026-02-17T23:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/somali-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-leucopleura\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:27:33","slug":"somali-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-leucopleura","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=somali-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-leucopleura","title":{"rendered":"Somali Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Leucopleura"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"169\">Somali Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"167\">Chaetodon leucopleura<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"419\"><strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"184\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"187\" \/>The Somali Butterfly Fish is a vibrant marine species, featuring a striking combination of white, yellow, and black patterns. Its elegant swimming and bold coloration make it a captivating addition to reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"538\"><strong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"432\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"435\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"473\">Western Indian Ocean<\/strong>, including the <strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"535\">coastlines of Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"728\"><strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"552\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"555\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"701\">a diet of frozen or live mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine flakes or pellets<\/strong>, and may graze on algae.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"874\"><strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"745\">Tank Tames:<\/strong><br data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"748\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"826\">peaceful to moderately aggressive reef and community tanks<\/strong>, avoiding overly aggressive or nippy species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"986\"><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"891\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"894\" \/><strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"916\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, though may defend small feeding territories in confined aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1128\"><strong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1009\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\" \/>Recommended for <strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1066\">intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong>, due to its dietary needs and sensitivity to water quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1153\"><strong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1151\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1281\">\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1192\">\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1192\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1190\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1212\">\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1212\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1210\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1242\">\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1242\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1240\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1281\">\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1281\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1279\">75+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1465\">Colorful, graceful, and visually striking, the <strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1355\">Somali Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is a standout species for experienced marine hobbyists looking to enhance their reef or community aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Somali Butterfly Fish \u2013 Chaetodon leucopleura Overview:The Somali Butterfly Fish is a vibrant marine species, featuring a striking combination of white, yellow, and black patterns. 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