Latticed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rafflesi)

The Latticed Butterflyfish is a beautiful, medium-sized species that showcases a striking pattern of dark lines over a golden-yellow body. Known for its elegance and distinct lattice-like markings, this fish makes for a visually stunning addition to larger aquariums.

Care Information

• Maximum Size: Up to 6 inches.
• Tank Size: 75 gallons minimum, with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing.
• Diet: Omnivorous; feed a variety of foods, including marine algae, spirulina, and meaty foods such as mysis shrimp and brine shrimp.
• Water Temp: 72-80°F.
• Salinity: 1.020-1.025.
• Aggression: Peaceful; can coexist with other peaceful species, but avoid housing with aggressive tankmates.
• Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced; requires a well-maintained environment.
• Reef Compatibility: With caution; may pick at soft corals, polyps, and invertebrates.

Typical Habitat

• Distribution: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, particularly around coral reefs in areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Andaman Sea​