The Citron Butterflyfish (Chaetodon citrinellus) is a graceful and brightly colored species known for its lemon-yellow body and distinctive black markings around the eyes and along the dorsal fin. Reaching up to 5 inches in length, it’s an active swimmer that adds vibrant color and movement to a marine aquarium. This species thrives in well-established tanks with plenty of live rock and open swimming space. While it may pick at coral polyps and feather dusters, it can be kept in fish-only or carefully selected reef systems. The Citron Butterfly is best kept singly or as a bonded pair and should be offered a varied diet of meaty foods, marine algae, and sponge-based preparations.
The Citron Butterflyfish (Chaetodon citrinellus) is a graceful and brightly colored species known for its lemon-yellow body and distinctive black markings around the eyes and along the dorsal fin. Reaching up to 5 inches in length, it’s an active swimmer that adds vibrant color and movement to a marine aquarium. This species thrives in well-established tanks with plenty of live rock and open swimming space. While it may pick at coral polyps and feather dusters, it can be kept in fish-only or carefully selected reef systems. The Citron Butterfly is best kept singly or as a bonded pair and should be offered a varied diet of meaty foods, marine algae, and sponge-based preparations.
