{"id":4597,"date":"2026-02-17T04:58:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/fasciatus-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-fasciatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:58:36","slug":"fasciatus-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-fasciatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=fasciatus-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-fasciatus","title":{"rendered":"Fasciatus Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Fasciatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"181\">Fasciatus Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"179\">Chaetodon fasciatus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"438\"><strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"196\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"199\" \/>The Fasciatus Butterfly Fish, also called the <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"274\">Red Sea Raccoon Butterfly<\/strong>, is a striking species with bold vertical black bands and bright yellow coloration. Its vibrant appearance makes it a standout choice for large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"514\"><strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"451\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\" \/>Found throughout the <strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"511\">Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"718\"><strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"528\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"531\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 feed a varied diet of <strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"663\">frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and marine-based flakes or pellets<\/strong>. Some specimens may nip at corals and invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"880\"><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"735\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"799\">peaceful to semi-aggressive community fish<\/strong>. Not recommended for reef tanks with delicate corals or sessile invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"990\"><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"897\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\" \/><strong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"922\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, though may show territorial behavior toward other butterflyfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1096\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1058\">intermediate aquarists<\/strong>, due to its size and dietary needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1121\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1119\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1250\">\n<li data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1160\">\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1160\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1180\">\n<p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1180\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1178\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<p data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1210\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1208\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1250\">\n<p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1250\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1248\">125+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1430\">The <strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1284\">Fasciatus Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is a bold and colorful species that thrives in large aquariums, offering aquarists a stunning centerpiece with its unique pattern and elegance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fasciatus Butterfly Fish \u2013 Chaetodon fasciatus Overview:The Fasciatus Butterfly Fish, also called the Red Sea Raccoon Butterfly, is a striking species with bold vertical black bands and bright yellow coloration. 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