Captive Raccoon Butterfly

A yellow butterflyfish with a dark eye mask and bold shoulder markings.

Quick Care Guide

Tank Requirements

Provide ample swimming space, caves and established rockwork. Tank recommendations refer to long-term housing; adult size, tank footprint and existing livestock also matter.

Diet & Feeding

Offer varied marine meaty foods and appropriate omnivore preparations in several smaller meals.

Temperament & Compatibility

Keep with suitably sized fish; corals, anemones and sessile invertebrates are at risk.

Water Conditions

• Temperature: 75–78°F
• Specific gravity: 1.024–1.026
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Ammonia and nitrite: undetectable

Maintain stable conditions, good oxygenation and regular water quality checks. Match acclimation to the fish's actual holding water.

Special Considerations

Captive origin does not make this species safe with corals or anemones.

Sold individually unless the selected listing states otherwise. Size, color and pattern vary by specimen.