Family: Chaetodontidae
Scientific Name: Chaetodon kleini (Gray, 1831), but also may be found in books as Chaetodon corallicola (Snyder, 1904).
Other Common Names: Coralcola Butterflyfish.
Distribution: Extends from Hawai'i westward to the coast of Africa.
Average Size: To about 5 inches.
Minimum Tank Size Suggested: 55 gallons.
Characteristics & Compatibility: One of a few good Butterflyfishes suitable for beginners, this is a rather hardy and peaceful species that adapts well to aquarium life.
Diet & Feeding: Should be fed typical fares for carnivores 2 to 3 times a day.
Reef Tank Suitability: Although known to be a natural predator of Aiptasia Anemones, caution should be used when considering this fish to rid a reef tank of them, as the fish may pick at coral polyps, particularly once the Aiptasia are gone.
Guide Care Rating: 1 Star
