Common Name: Meyer's Butterflyfish
Species Name: Chaetodon meyeri Bloch & Schneider, 1801
Range: Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii
Size: up to 7 inches (18 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabit shallow areas over rich coral growths at depths between 6 - 80 feet (2 - 25 m)
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 74 - 82°F (23 - 28°C) and natural diet consists exclusively of live corals. Shy and extremely difficult to feed and only the most experienced hobbyists and those willing to provide to its needs should attempt keeping these butterflies. Honestly, it's better left in nature!
Aquarium Suitability: * * *
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* - Suited for the reef aquarium;
** - Better suited for the fish-only aquarium;
*** - Better left in nature;
**** - Needing an aquarium larger than 125 gallons; and,
***** - Needing their own private environment/special tankmates.