Teardrop Butterfly - West Ind Ocean Cardinals

Teardrop Butterfly - West Ind Ocean CardinalsTeardrop Butterfly West Ind Ocean Chaetodon interruptus Care: Intermediate Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Widespread in the tropical Indian Ocean, ranging east to Sumatra. Previously reported from the Indian Ocean and western Indonesian region as Chaetodon unimaculatus, its Pacific sibling. Coral reef flats to deep slopes. Adults usually swim in pairs, sometimes forming small groups. Identified by its bright

but its shy nature and jumping risk mean a little preparation goes a long way

a striking species of coral in the marine aquarium hobby

Porcupine Puffers are not usually aggressive in a chasing sense

Naturally found on lagoon and seaward reefs

Carnivorous

Native to the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea

The males maintain a solitary breeding territory

Hybrid can be expected in those regions

Usually at depths of over 40m

Suitable tank mates should be peaceful to moderately active and large enough not to intimidate or outcompete it

discus shaped body with posteriorly pointed dorsal and anal fins that elongate with age

slow-feeding reef-safe fish such as small gobies