Description
Chelmon rostratus
Care: Intermediate
Diet: Omnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Indian Ocean
Temperature: Tropical: 23-27 deg C (73-81 deg F)
Water Parameters: SG: 1.022-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
Copperband Butterfly - Widespread West Pacific, ranging to eastern Indian Ocean. Easily identified by its orange banding and long snout. Juveniles similar to adults. Coastal and inner reefs, often silty habitats or deep off shore in current prone areas. Occurs singly or in pairs. Territorial species. Length to about 20cm.