Tinkeri Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon tinkeri)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Tinkeri Butterflyfish
(Chaetodon tinkeri)
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Orange, White, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5½"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
120 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Orange, White, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5½"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
120 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Tinkeri Butterflyfish is also known as the Hawaiian Butterflyfish or Tinker's Butterflyfish. This attractive fish with its anterior half being white with black dots on each scale and the posterior part of the body black. Shades of yellow and orange mark the face, dorsal fin, and tail.
The Tinkeri Butterflyfish requires a moderately lit aquarium of 120 gallons or larger. These fishes are normally found in deeper water on fore reef slopes, and feed primarily on plankton and small invertebrates. They are not recommended for the reef aquarium as they may pick at mushroom corals, anemones, and stony corals.
The diet should consist of different meaty items, enriched mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp along with some vegetables.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/4" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 4-3/4"
Pairs: Medium: 2-1/4" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 4-3/4"
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Customer Testimonials
Anna Cartwright
Sherman OKs , CA
Spencer Tinker was my neighbor for many years in Honolulu
He signed his book he wrote for the waikiki aquarium and the butterfly fish that was named after him that he discovered
he was a great guy and deserves the credit !
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