Arabian Butterflyfish

Scientific Name: Chaetodon melapterus
Family: Chaetodontidae
Origin: Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean
Care Difficulty: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 400 liters
Maximum Size: 18–20 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: With caution

The Arabian Butterflyfish is an elegant and easily recognizable butterflyfish with its white body, black wing-like patterns, and yellow face region. It is typically seen in pairs and offers a highly aesthetic appearance in reef aquariums.