Butterfly Fish For Aquarium
LET'S KNOW ABOUT Butterfly FISH
Butterfly fish are mainly native to amazon basin, South America. So here we will discuss few parameters which will give you an idea about how to keep the Butterfly fish and how to take care of this Butterfly fish.
Size: On an average, they typically range from about 4 inches (10 cm) to 8 inches (20 cm) in length, although some species can grow larger.
Shape: Butterflyfish have a distinctive oval-shaped body with a compressed profile. They have a pointed snout and a single, elongated dorsal fin that extends along much of their back.
Coloration: Butterflyfish are renowned for their vibrant and striking coloration, which often includes shades of yellow, orange, black, white, and sometimes blue. But colors depends upon the their breeding process as a selective breeding can produce many hybrid color combination.
How to care Butterfly fish:
Maintaining proper water conditions is crucial for the health and well-being of Butterfly fish. Here are the recommended water parameters for keeping Butterfly fish:
Temperature: Keep the water temperature in the range of 75-82°F (24-28°C) as they are tropical fish.
pH Level: Favorable pH level is between 6.5 and 7.5. .
Water Hardness: Try to maintain water hardness (GH) of 5-12 dGH and a carbonate hardness (KH) of 3-8 dKH.
Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate:
- Keep ammonia and nitrite levels at zero.
- Nitrate levels should be kept below 20-40 ppm through regular water changes and proper filtration.
Oxygenation: Ensure the sufficient oxygen flow into the tank specially if the tank is crowded.
Filtration: Reliable filtration system is needed. If it’s possible for you, you can install mechanical filtration system along with the biological filter system.
Regular Water Changes: water change once in 1-2 weeks is sufficient. Replace this amount of water with new clean water.
Butterfly fish feeding :
You can feed them high quality pellets or flakes. fine chopped Frozen pea may be given to them. One thing to remember, their mouth hole is very small. So, feed them which they can grasp easily. So, this is what you can feed Butterfly fishes.
Butterfly fish tank size :
For 5-6 Butterfly fishes, tank with the capacity of 30 gallon to 40 gallon is sufficient. But keep in mind, that they can grow 6 inches too. So, giving them more space to swim is recommended. This is the good and ideal size for Butterfly fish aquarium.
FAQs :
1. How many Butterfly fish should be kept altogether?
Ans: For 30-40 gallon water tank, 3-4 Butterfly fishes (adult) are enough to keep.
2. How long do Butterfly fish live in aquarium?
Ans: It depends upon the water quality, diet, tank size , tank mates and genetics. If all conditions suit on them, they can live up to 10-12 years.
3. What is the good size for Butterfly fish aquarium?
Ans: For 5-6 Butterfly fishes, tank with the capacity of 30 gallon to 40 gallon is sufficient. But keep in mind, that they can grow 6 inches too. So, giving them more space to swim is recommended. So, from my point of view, this is the good and ideal size for Butterfly fish aquarium.
