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Bennett Butterfly

Bennett Butterfly

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🐠 Chaetodon bennetti

$119.99 USD
$119.99 USD
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Title
A great Bennett Butterfly!
Origin: Eastern Asia

Size info:
Size S: approx. < 2.25"

There once was a Bennett Butterfly,
Whose colors could light up the sky.
With black, yellow, and blue,
And a tail that would woo,
This fish is a sight for the eye.

Keeping Bennett Butterfly (Chaetodon bennetti) in an Aquarium

The Bennett Butterfly, also known as the Bennett's Butterflyfish, is a beautiful and peaceful fish that can be kept in a saltwater aquarium. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to keep Bennett Butterfly in your aquarium:

  • Aquarium size: The minimum recommended aquarium size for Bennett Butterfly is 50 gallons.
  • Water parameters: The ideal water temperature for Bennett Butterfly is between 75°F and 82°F, with a pH range of 8.1-8.4 and a salinity level of 1.020-1.025.
  • Diet: Bennett Butterfly is omnivorous and feeds on a variety of foods, including algae, small crustaceans, and fish flesh. It is important to offer a varied diet to ensure that the fish gets all the necessary nutrients.
  • Compatibility: Bennett Butterfly is generally peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish species in a reef aquarium. However, it may nip at some corals and invertebrates, so caution is advised.
  • Behavior: Bennett Butterfly is an active swimmer and should be provided with plenty of swimming space. It may also hide among rocks and caves, so providing hiding places is important.

Now, for some of the coolest stuff about Bennett Butterfly:

  • The fish has a unique color pattern, with a black eye band and a yellow-orange body with black dots.
  • Bennett Butterfly is a hardy fish that can adapt well to aquarium life if provided with proper care.
  • It is a social fish that can form pairs or small groups in the wild.
  • Bennett Butterfly is known to spawn in captivity, although breeding success can be variable.
  • The fish has a long lifespan, with some individuals living up to 10 years in captivity.

Shipping & Returns

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For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.

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Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.

Local pick-up: Our online stocklist may be different than what’s available for in-store pickup. Please call 385-800-6711 for in-store availability. You may order livestock online for local pick-up, and your order will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday after it’s placed.

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