Meyer's Butterflyfish

Scientific Name: Chaetodon meyeri
Family: Chaetodontidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Medium – Hard
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore (especially coral polyps)
Minimum Tank Volume: 500 liters
Maximum Size: 20–23 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: With Caution

Meyer's Butterflyfish is a very elegant butterflyfish with delicate reticulated patterns and contrasting yellow-black stripes on its body.

Things to Consider

• Strongly dependent on coral polyps (risky for reefs)
• Adaptation to a new environment can be difficult
• Requires a large and established aquarium
• Gets along better with calm tank mates
• Recommended for experienced aquarists