{"product_id":"aussie-marginalis-butterfly","title":"Aussie Marginalis Butterfly","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAussie Marginalis Butterfly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a Rare Australian Showpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a truly uncommon butterfly species? The Chaetodon marginalis — sourced directly from Australian waters — is one of the more elusive members of the butterfly family to surface in the hobby, prized for its crisp white body, bold vertical banding, and subtle yellow accents that catch light at every angle. Unlike many butterfly species collected from Indo-Pacific regions, Australian specimens are known for their exceptional hardiness and vibrant, undamaged coloration. If you're building a display-worthy saltwater aquarium, this is a standout addition that commands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaching up to 5–6 inches at full maturity, the Marginalis carries itself with calm confidence — often becoming the centerpiece of any marine aquarium it inhabits. It adapts well to aquarium life when provided adequate swimming space, stable water parameters, and a varied diet, rewarding dedicated aquarists with active, personable behavior and long-term resilience that is rare among butterfly species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marginalis Butterfly \/ Australian Butterflyspecimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3–4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — frozen mysis, brine, chopped seafood, pellets; train to prepared foods early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution — may nip at soft corals and large-polyp LPS; best in FOWLR or species-appropriate reef setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F | pH 8.1–8.4 | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | Ammonia \u0026amp; Nitrite 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Aussie Marginalis we offer at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility — eating heartily on prepared foods before it ever ships to your door. When you buy butterfly species online, provenance and pre-shipment care make all the difference, and that's exactly what sets us apart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67579250868499,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-3262.png?v=1790980220","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/aussie-marginalis-butterfly","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}