🐠 Vagabond Butterflyfish (Chaetodon vagabundus)
🐠 Vagabond Butterflyfish (Chaetodon vagabundus)
Marine Butterflyfish • Hardy Reef Fish • Coral Reef Fish • Semi-Reef Safe Species
📋 The Vagabond Butterflyfish (Chaetodon vagabundus) is a distinctive marine species known for its White Body with Bold Black Diagonal Bands and Yellow Accents.
This hardy butterflyfish is more adaptable than many others in its family, making it a popular choice for fish-only and carefully selected reef systems.
It may occasionally nip at corals, so caution is required in reef tanks.
With proper care, it thrives as a Hardy Striking Butterflyfish for Marine Aquariums.
💡 Highlights
⚫ Diagonal Band Pattern: Bold black lines across white body
🟡 Yellow Accents: Bright highlights on fins and body
💪 Hardy Species: More adaptable than many butterflyfish
🐠 Active Swimmer: Requires open space
⚠️ Coral Nipper: Not fully reef safe
🧾 A Quick Look at the Vagabond Butterflyfish
📛 Common Name: Vagabond Butterflyfish
🔬 Scientific Name: Chaetodon vagabundus
👨👩👧 Family: Chaetodontidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific
📏 Max Size: 20–23 cm (≈ 8–9″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1–8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–27 °C (≈ 75–81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner–Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Reef Safe: ❌ No
🏠 Min Tank Size: 300 L (≈ 75 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: All Levels
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5–8 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















