🐠 Redtail Butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare)
🐠 Redtail Butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare)
Marine Butterflyfish • Reef-Associated Fish • Coral Reef Fish • Semi-Reef Safe Species
📋 The Redtail Butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) is an elegant marine species known for its Pale Body with Dark Vertical Banding and Distinctive Orange-Red Tail.
This active swimmer is commonly found in coral reef environments and adds graceful movement to marine aquariums.
While visually striking, it may nip at corals and is best suited for fish-only or carefully selected reef systems.
With proper care, it thrives as a Graceful Redtail Butterflyfish for Marine Aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🟥 Red Tail Accent: Bright orange-red tail coloration
🎨 Elegant Patterning: Subtle vertical body bands
🐟 Active Swimmer: Requires open space
⚠️ Coral Nipper: Not fully reef safe
✨ Showpiece Fish: Adds movement and contrast
🧾 A Quick Look at the Redtail Butterflyfish
📛 Common Name: Redtail Butterflyfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Chaetodon collare
👨👩👧 Family: Chaetodontidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific
📏 Max Size: 18–20 cm (≈ 7–8″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1–8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–27 °C (≈ 75–81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Reef Safe: ❌ No
🏠 Min Tank Size: 300 L (≈ 75 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: All Levels
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5–7 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (leans toward coral polyps in wild)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















