Medium Copperband Butterfly (3–4")
Transform Your Tank with One of the Reef's Most Elegant Centerpieces
Looking for a graceful, eye-catching specimen that brings true sophistication to your saltwater aquarium? Exclusively available at The Coral Boutique, the Copperband Butterfly is one of the most iconic and coveted additions in the marine aquarium hobby. Featuring vertical copper-orange bands across a pearlescent white body, a striking false eyespot near the dorsal fin, and a uniquely elongated snout, this exotic marine species delivers unmatched elegance and timeless reef tank appeal.
Currently available at medium size (approximately 3–4 inches), this Copperband Butterfly is at the ideal stage to acclimate to your home aquarium. Known for their slow, deliberate swimming style and inquisitive personalities, Copperbands are also prized as natural Aiptasia controllers — using their long, tweezer-like snouts to pick at pests and microfauna in live rock. With patience and proper conditioning, this rewarding species becomes a calm, charismatic centerpiece that pairs beautifully with peaceful reef communities.
Quick Stats & Care Guide
Common Name: Copperband Butterfly / Beaked Coralfish
Current Size: Medium (Approx. 3–4 inches)
Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful (Best housed with calm, non-aggressive tank mates in a stable, mature system)
Diet: Carnivore (Thrives on live or frozen mysis, brine shrimp, clam on the half shell, and high-quality marine preparations; conditioning is key)
Reef Safe: With Caution (Generally safe with most corals; may nip at clams, feather dusters, and tube worms)
Water Conditions: 72–78°F, dKH 8–12, pH 8.1–8.4, sg 1.020–1.025
Why Buy From The Coral Boutique?
At The Coral Boutique, we specialize in ethically sourced, healthy, and exceptionally well-conditioned saltwater aquarium specimens. When you buy a Copperband Butterfly online from us, you can rest assured that your new addition has been carefully quarantined, conditioned, and is eating well before it ever ships to your door — giving you the best possible start with this remarkable species.
