Four Eyed Butterfly Fish Chaetodon Capistratus

Four Eyed Butterfly Fish Chaetodon CapistratusFour Eyed Butterfly Fish Chaetodon capistratusOverview: The Four Eyed Butterfly Fish is a beautiful and hardy species, named for the distinctive dark spot rimmed in white near its tail, resembling an extra eye. With a silvery body and delicate crosshatch pattern, this fish brings both elegance and intrigue to marine aquariums. Origin: Native to the Western Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Bahamas, and Florida Keys. Feeding: Omnivorous

Overview:
The Four-Eyed Butterfly Fish is a beautiful and hardy species, named for the distinctive dark spot rimmed in white near its tail, resembling an extra “eye.” With a silvery body and delicate crosshatch pattern, this fish brings both elegance and intrigue to marine aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Western Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Bahamas, and Florida Keys.

Feeding:
Omnivorous — enjoys frozen or live mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine flakes or pellets, with some natural algae grazing.

Tank Mates:
Well-suited for peaceful reef and community tanks, but avoid aggressive or territorial tank mates.

Aggression:
Generally peaceful, though may be shy when first introduced.

Experience Level:
Ideal for beginner to intermediate aquarists, as it adapts well to captivity compared to many butterflyfish.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.020–1.025
• Minimum Tank Size: 70+ gallons

Attractive, hardy, and unique, the Four-Eyed Butterfly Fish is a wonderful choice for aquarists looking for a peaceful and visually striking addition to their marine collection.