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Sub-Adult Auriga Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)

A photo by Pat Walsh of his sub-adult Auriga Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga) being treated in a quarantine tank.
Sub-Adult Auriga Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)

Sub-Adult Auriga Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)

Pat Walsh
The Auriga or Threadfin Butterflyfish behaves in the typical Butterflyfish manner, but is one of the more aggressive species that is best kept singly or as a mated pair. It will often chase related species and other non-related fishes that have similar color patterns.

Thinking about adding a Butterflyfish to your tank? See the Saltwater Aquarium Fish Compatibility Chart.

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