Chemon

Scientific Name: Chelmon rostratus
Family: Chaetodontidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Minimum Aquarium Size: 300 liters
Maximum Size: 18–20 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4Reef Compatibility: With caution 

Chelmon (Copperband Butterflyfish), with its long, slender snout and white-orange vertical bands, is one of the most elegant butterflyfish in marine aquariums. It is often preferred in reef aquariums, especially for its ability to consume Aiptasia.

Points to Consider

• New individuals often have problems with feeding
• Sensitive to stress and water changes
• May bother some tube worms and corals
• Gets along better with calm tank mates