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Description
Overview:
The Blackburn's Butterfly Fish is a stunning species, showcasing a golden-yellow body with bold vertical black bands and a distinctive black eye stripe. Its active swimming behavior and striking coloration make it a standout addition to large marine aquariums.
Origin:
Native to the Western Indian Ocean, including the waters of East Africa, Madagascar, and nearby islands.
Feeding:
In the wild, it feeds on coral polyps, small invertebrates, and algae. In captivity, offer a varied diet of frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, sponge-based foods, and high-quality marine preparations.
Tank Mates:
Best kept with peaceful community fish. Not considered reef safe, as it may nip at corals and invertebrates.
Aggression:
Generally peaceful, though may display mild territoriality toward other butterflyfish if housed in smaller systems.
Experience Level:
Intermediate to advanced – requires a large, stable aquarium and a well-rounded diet.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025
- Minimum Tank Size: 120+ gallons
The Blackburn's Butterfly Fish is a beautiful and lively species, perfect for aquarists seeking a colorful centerpiece for a fish-only marine aquarium.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- If any stock issues affect your chosen delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible by email or telephone.
- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.
- All livestock remains covered by our 7-day guarantee.

