{"id":4564,"date":"2026-02-17T04:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/falcula-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-falcula\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:58:13","slug":"falcula-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-falcula","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=falcula-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-falcula","title":{"rendered":"Falcula Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Falcula"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"163\">Falcula Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"161\">Chaetodon falcula<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"419\"><strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\" \/>Also known as the <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"228\">Saddleback Butterfly Fish<\/strong>, the Falcula Butterfly is admired for its distinct white body, bold black \u201csaddle\u201d markings, and yellow fins. Its elegant appearance makes it a striking addition to a large marine display.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"534\"><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=\"486\">Indian Ocean and surrounding seas<\/strong>, often found in coral-rich lagoons and reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"743\"><strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"548\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"551\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 provide a varied diet of <strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"695\">frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, algae-based foods, and high-quality pellets<\/strong>. May nip at corals and sessile invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"896\"><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=\"825\">peaceful to semi-aggressive community fish<\/strong>. Not recommended for reef aquariums due to coral nipping tendencies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"996\"><strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"913\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"916\" \/><strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"938\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, but can become territorial toward other butterflyfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1120\"><strong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1019\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\" \/>Best for <strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1057\">intermediate aquarists<\/strong>, as they require stable water conditions and a diverse diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1143\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1274\">\n<li data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1184\">\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1184\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1182\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1204\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1234\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1232\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1274\">\n<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1274\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1272\">125+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1484\">The <strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1306\">Falcula Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is a graceful and eye-catching species that thrives in spacious, well-maintained aquariums, making it an excellent choice for aquarists looking to showcase a centerpiece fish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Falcula Butterfly Fish \u2013 Chaetodon falcula Overview:Also known as the Saddleback Butterfly Fish, the Falcula Butterfly is admired for its distinct white body, bold black \u201csaddle\u201d markings, and yellow fins. Its elegant appearance makes it a striking addition to a large marine display. 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