{"product_id":"collared-butterflyfish-chaetodon-collare","title":"Collared Butterflyfish – Chaetodon collare","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollared Butterflyfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetodon collare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedtail Butterflyfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a distinctive Indo-West Pacific butterflyfish recognized by its deep, laterally compressed body and dramatic contrasting coloration. A broad white band extends vertically behind the eye against the dark head, while the body is covered with dusky scales that become warmer toward the rear. Red-orange coloration around the caudal peduncle and a pale tail provide additional contrast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetodon collare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-West Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from the Persian Gulf and Maldives eastward through the Philippines and Indonesia. Adults inhabit coral reefs, particularly reef edges and upper slopes, at recorded depths of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–20 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They may occur in pairs or in larger groups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet is an especially important consideration with this species. FishBase documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoral polyps as a natural food source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and notes that the species can be difficult to acclimate to aquarium conditions. For that reason, the Collared Butterflyfish is better suited to an experienced aquarist who can devote close attention to feeding behavior and body condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults reach a maximum recorded length of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 cm (7.1 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their combination of active swimming behavior, adult size and specialized feeding ecology makes a spacious, mature marine aquarium with substantial rockwork the most appropriate environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetodon collare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bloch, 1787\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collared Butterflyfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Redtail Butterflyfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chaetodontidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful to moderately territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot considered reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 7.1 inches (18 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corallivore; specialized carnivorous feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a large, mature marine aquarium with substantial swimming room and extensive rockwork. Caves, overhangs and sheltered areas give the fish places to retreat while still allowing adequate open water for swimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is the most important husbandry consideration for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. collare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase documents coral polyps as part of its natural feeding ecology and specifically notes difficulty acclimating this species to aquarium conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce an individual is accepting prepared foods, offer a varied selection of marine foods such as finely chopped seafood, mysis and other small meaty foods. Feeding response and body condition should be monitored closely, particularly during the initial acclimation period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot recommended for a typical coral reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because coral polyps are a documented natural food, stony corals should be considered at significant risk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collared Butterflyfish are not generally considered highly aggressive community fish, although interactions with other butterflyfish and similar-shaped fishes should be monitored. FishBase documents adults occurring both in pairs and in aggregations on natural reefs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adults inhabit coral reefs, particularly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef edges and upper slopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while juveniles have also been documented in estuarine environments. The recorded depth range is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–20 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/7803?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67605604237545,"sku":"WC S2321","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/collared-butterflygfish-chaetodon-collare-conditioned-quarantined-pea_d9cb2124-021d-4531-bd8d-4237f03dc5c0.jpg?v=1790790519","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/collared-butterflyfish-chaetodon-collare","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}