{"id":4634,"date":"2026-02-17T04:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/fiji-melanotus-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-melannotus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:59:03","slug":"fiji-melanotus-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-melannotus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=fiji-melanotus-butterfly-fish-chaetodon-melannotus","title":{"rendered":"Fiji Melanotus Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Melannotus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"183\">Fiji Melanotus Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"181\">Chaetodon melannotus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"473\"><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"198\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\" \/>The Fiji Melanotus Butterfly Fish is a striking reef species, recognized by its silver body, bold black saddle across the back, and yellow accents on the tail and fins. Its unique patterning and graceful swimming make it an attractive addition to large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"590\"><strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"486\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"489\" \/>Found in the <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"525\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, particularly around <strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"587\">Fiji, Indonesia, and the Philippines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"758\"><strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"604\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 feeds on <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"731\">frozen or live mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets<\/strong>, and may graze on algae.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"914\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"775\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\" \/>Best suited for <strong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"840\">peaceful to semi-aggressive community fish<\/strong>. Avoid housing with highly aggressive species or similar butterflyfish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1015\"><strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"931\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\" \/><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"956\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, though can become territorial if kept in smaller tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1162\"><strong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1038\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\" \/>Best kept by <strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1092\">intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong>, due to specialized feeding needs and sensitivity to water quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1185\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<li data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1226\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1224\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1246\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1244\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1276\">\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1276\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1274\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1316\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1314\">100+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1502\">Elegant, colorful, and uncommon, the <strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1388\">Fiji Melanotus Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is ideal for experienced marine hobbyists looking to add a rare and eye-catching centerpiece to their aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fiji Melanotus Butterfly Fish \u2013 Chaetodon melannotus Overview:The Fiji Melanotus Butterfly Fish is a striking reef species, recognized by its silver body, bold black saddle across the back, and yellow accents on the tail and fins. 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