Pearlscale Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Xanthurus)Size: only S,M Species Name : Chaetodon Xanthurus Care Level : Moderate Temperament : Peaceful Color : White, Orange, Black Diet : Omnivore Reef Compatible : No Water Conditions : sg 1. 020 1. 025, 72 78 F, dKH 8 12, pH 8. 1 8. 4 Max. Size : 6" Origin : Indo Pacific Family : Chaetodontidae Minimum Tank Size : 70 gallons The Pearlscale Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Xanthurus), also known as Yellow Tailed Butterflyfish, Crosshatch Butterflyfish or

It has vertical markings on the body and blue highlights

Large: 4-1/4" to 6-1/4"

but will eat leather corals and some of the soft corals

dried seaweed should be provided

The dorsal fin is red on the spiny part and hyaline or yellowish on the soft-rayed part

A horseshoe crab picks up food with appendages located in front of its mouth

and dominate similar species

As with many similar invertebrates

Yellow Tangs are generally considered tentatively reef safe

Minimum Tank Size : 120 gallons

this fish is shy and requires plenty of hiding spaces to feel secure

If moderately assertive species are to share the same tank