Also known as: Melannotus, Black-Backed Butterflyfish

The Chaetodon melannotus grows up to 6 inches.  The small size will come to you generally 1 to 2 inches; the medium generally 3 to 4 inches; the large generally 5 to 6 inches not including the caudal fin.  The Black Back Butterfly prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.  The Chaetodon melannotus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meaty treats.  The Black Back Butterfly is a medium maintenance fish.  The Black Back Butterfly may act peacefully toward other fish.  Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).  Coral Sea, Fiji, Tonga.  Chaetodon melannotus, Bloch & Schneider 1801, the Black-Backed Butterflyfish. Hardy, though it does eat soft and hard coral polyps. Quite hardy once acclimated.

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