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Muelleri Butterfly
| Latin Name | Chelmon muelleri | ||||||
| Common Name | Muelleri Butterfly | ||||||
| Also known as | Mueller's Butterfly, Australian Copperband Butterfly | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE Please Contact us to get on the waiting list for this item, as they're few and far between. Be prepared to jump on it immediately when one becomes available because everybody wants this fish! Closely related to the Copperband Butterfly, the Muelleri Butterfly fares notably better in captivity than its shorter-snouted relative. Found only in Australian waters, it is highly sought after by collectors of rare butterfies. Though not often available, the Muelleri Butterfly is popular for controlling Aiptasia anemones in reef tanks. |
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| Sizes | Most specimens are aroud 3"-4", seldom smaller or larger. |
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| Range in Nature | Great Barrier Reef | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Omnivore, grazer, offer a wide variety of finely chopped foods including algae and sponge based prepared frozen foods. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Popular for controlling Aiptasia anemones in reef tanks, although like any butterfly, it's a calculated risk. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Australian Copperband Butterfly, Copperband Butterfly, Marginalis Butterfly, More Butterflyfish | ||||||
| Availability | Contact us to get on the waiting list. |
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| Add to Cart | Muelleri Butterfly
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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