🐠 Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus)
Aiptasia Controller • Reef Butterflyfish • Coral Companion • Display Species
 
📋 The Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) is one of the most beloved and elegant reef fish, instantly recognizable by its copper-orange vertical stripes, elongated snout, and false eyespot on the dorsal fin. Native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, this species uses its long beak to extract worms and small crustaceans from crevices.
Highly sought after for its natural ability to control pest anemones like Aiptasia, the Copperband is not only visually captivating but also functionally beneficial in well-established aquariums. It thrives best in peaceful tanks with ample live rock and frequent feedings of enriched foods.
The Copperband Butterflyfish remains a timeless favorite among marine aquarists for its beauty, grace, and ecological role.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Iconic appearance: copper-orange bands with long slender snout
⚪ Natural pest controller: consumes Aiptasia and other small invertebrates
📏 Peaceful demeanor: ideal for calm community aquariums
✅ Striking centerpiece: enhances any reef or FOWLR display
🐠 Highly sought-after Indo-Pacific species