{"id":13406,"date":"2026-02-18T01:12:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/tahitian-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-trichrous\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:12:53","slug":"tahitian-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-trichrous","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=tahitian-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-trichrous","title":{"rendered":"Tahitian Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Trichrous"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"169\">Tahitian Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"167\">Chaetodon trichrous<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"428\"><strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"184\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"187\" \/>The Tahitian Butterfly Fish is a stunning marine species, featuring a distinctive dark body contrasted with bright yellow accents. Its graceful swimming and bold coloration make it a captivating centerpiece in reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"546\"><strong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"441\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"487\">Central and South Pacific<\/strong>, particularly around <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"543\">Tahiti and surrounding islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"743\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"560\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"563\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"709\">a diet of 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=\"745\" data-end=\"889\"><strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"760\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"763\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"841\">peaceful to moderately aggressive reef and community tanks<\/strong>, avoiding overly aggressive or nippy species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"990\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"906\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\" \/><strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"931\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, though may defend small territories in confined spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1132\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\" \/>Recommended for <strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1070\">intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong>, due to its dietary needs and sensitivity to water quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1157\"><strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1155\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1285\">\n<li data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1196\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1194\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1216\">\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1216\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1214\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1246\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1244\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1285\">\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1285\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1283\">75+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1461\">Elegant, colorful, and hardy, the <strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1348\">Tahitian Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is a striking addition for experienced marine hobbyists seeking a unique and visually captivating centerpiece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tahitian Butterfly Fish \u2013 Chaetodon trichrous Overview:The Tahitian Butterfly Fish is a stunning marine species, featuring a distinctive dark body contrasted with bright yellow accents. 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