Chaetodon daedalma

Wrought-Iron Butterflyfish
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Perciformes
Family:	Chaetodontidae
Genus:	Chaetodon
Species:	C. daedalma
Binomial name
Chaetodon daedalma D. S. Jordan & Fowler, 1902

Chaetodon daedalma or the "Wrought-Iron Butterflyfish" is a species of butterflyfish native to the western Pacific ocean near central and southern Japan. They can grow up to 6 inches(15 centimeters).

Care

These butterflyfish require temperatures from 60-75°F, so a tank cooler might be required. They require an enriched meaty diet with algae and other green foods.^[1] They can do well alone or in small groups. They are active swimmers, and shouldn't be put in anything under 180 gallons. They are rarely seen in the aquarium trade.^[2]

References

1. "View Chaetodon daedalma". Saltcorner.com. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
2. "Chaetodon daedalma | The Wrought Iron Butterflyfish". Glassbox-design.com. 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2012-08-15.