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	Lemon Butterfly - Chaetodon miliaris
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Main Features Lemon Butterfly - Chaetodon miliarisAlso known as: Milletseed Butterflyfish Maximum Size: the Chaetodon miliaris grows up to 5 inches. General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1 to 2 inches; the medium generally 3 to 4 inches; the large generally 5 to 6 inches not including the caudal fin. Minimum Tank Size: The Lemon Butterfly prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Chaetodon miliaris is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of chopped foods (meats & veggies). Level of Care: The Lemon Butterfly is a medium maintenance fish. Behavior: The Lemon Butterfly may act peacefully toward other fish. Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). Range: Hawaii. General Notes: Chaetodon miliaris, Quoy & Gaimard, 1825, (lau wiliwili), the Lemon or Milletseed Butterflyfish. Light yellow overall with pinhead black spots over the entire body. Mainly a feeder on zooplankton, cleaner as a juvenile. Hawaiian endemic species. Most common member of family in the islands. Hardy, abundant and not hard to catch. Not reef safe as it is know to pick at coral polyps, fanworms and feather dusters. Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.