{"id":13533,"date":"2026-02-18T01:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/teardrop-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-unimaculatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:14:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:14:54","slug":"teardrop-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-unimaculatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=teardrop-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-unimaculatus","title":{"rendered":"Teardrop Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Unimaculatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Teardrop Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Unimaculatus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Teardrop Butterfly Fish is a striking marine species known for its vibrant yellow body and distinctive teardrop-shaped black mark below its eye. This species adds a splash of color and grace to any saltwater aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Native to the Indo-Pacific region, the Teardrop Butterfly Fish is found in reef environments, where it navigates through corals and rocks, adding to the biodiversity of the reef ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> A diet for the Teardrop Butterfly Fish should include a variety of meaty foods such as marine fish, crustacean flesh, and mysis shrimp, supplemented with high-quality marine flake and pellet foods to ensure balanced nutrition. It\u2019s essential to feed them small amounts several times a day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Compatible with a wide range of peaceful to semi-aggressive fish, ideal tank mates include clownfish, damsels, and wrasses. Avoid housing with large, aggressive species or those small enough to be considered prey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> The Teardrop Butterfly Fish is generally peaceful but may show territorial aggression towards other butterflyfish, especially in smaller tanks. Adequate space and hiding spots can minimize stress and aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Suited for intermediate to advanced aquarists, this species requires a well-maintained tank and stable water conditions to thrive. Not recommended for beginners due to its specific care needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 75-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 8.1-8.4<\/li>\n<li>Salinity: 1.020-1.025 SG<\/li>\n<li>Ammonia: 0 ppm<\/li>\n<li>Nitrites: 0 ppm<\/li>\n<li>Nitrates: &lt;20 ppm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adequate filtration and regular water changes are crucial to maintain these parameters and ensure a healthy environment for your Teardrop Butterfly Fish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teardrop Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Unimaculatus Overview: The Teardrop Butterfly Fish is a striking marine species known for its vibrant yellow body and distinctive teardrop-shaped black mark below its eye. This species adds a splash of color and grace to any saltwater aquarium. Origin: Native to the Indo-Pacific region, the Teardrop Butterfly Fish is found in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13532,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[20],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13533","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-marine-butterfly-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/13533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=13533"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=13533"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=13533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}