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	Pearlscale Butterfly - Chaetodon xanthurus
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Main Features Pearlscale Butterfly - Chaetodon xanthurusAlso known as: Yellow-Tail Butterflyfish Maximum Size: the Chaetodon xanthurus grows up to 6 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 Pearlscale Butterfly prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Chaetodon xanthurus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of foods (meats & veggies). Level of Care: The Pearlscale Butterfly is a medium maintenance fish. Behavior: The Pearlscale 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: Indo-Pacific. General Notes: Chaetodon xanthurus, Bleeker 1857, the Pearlscale or Yellow-Tail (though it`s more orange) Butterflyfish. A generalized feeder on benthic invertebrates and algae. Note cross-hatch pattern compared with C. mertensii and the Red Sea`s C. paucifasciatus. 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