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Blue Spot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon plebeius) - Saltwater Aquarium Fish

🐠 Blue Spot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon plebeius)

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🐠 Blue Spot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon plebeius)

Marine Fish • Coral Reef Grazer • Peaceful Butterflyfish • Reef-Associated Species

 

📋 The Blue Spot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon plebeius) is among the most recognizable members of the butterflyfish family, displaying bright yellow coloration with blue patches behind the eyes and along the flanks. Found on coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific, it gracefully swims in pairs or small groups, feeding on coral mucus and algae films.

In aquariums, this species brings elegance and colour, but it’s best suited to experienced marine keepers due to its coral-nipping habits. With proper feeding and a mature reef environment, the Blue Spot Butterflyfish becomes an active, engaging centerpiece fish.

 

💡 Highlights

Blue Mask Markings: Striking blue patches highlight the eyes
Bright Yellow Body: A vivid colour accent for display tanks
📏 Active Mid-Swimmer: Ideal for large, open reef systems
Peaceful Nature: Coexists well with other non-aggressive species
🐠 Graceful Presence: Adds movement and visual appeal

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Spot Butterflyfish

 

📛 Common Name: Blue Spot Butterflyfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Chaetodon plebeius
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Chaetodontidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific – Australia, Indonesia, Fiji
📏 Max Size: 12 cm (≈ 4.7″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28 °C (≈ 75 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🪸 Reef Safe: ❌ May nip soft corals and polyps
🏠 Min Tank Size: 250 L (≈ 66 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid-water swimmer
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
Lifespan: 5 – 7 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – coral polyps, algae, meaty foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg scatterer; pelagic larvae

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