{"product_id":"dot-dash-butterfly-blue-med","title":"Dot Dash Butterfly - Blue MED","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDot Dash Butterfly – Blue (Chaetodon punctatofasciatus \/ Spotband Butterflyfish)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully patterned marine butterflyfish, the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Dot Dash Butterfly\u003c\/strong\u003e is admired for its intricate network of blue-grey markings, fine dotted pattern, and elegant yellow accents. Active and graceful, it makes a stunning display fish for larger marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive. Best kept with other calm to moderately robust species such as tangs, wrasses, angelfish, and clownfish. May become territorial towards other butterflyfish in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot reef-safe. May nip at soft corals, LPS corals, feather dusters, tube worms, and other sessile invertebrates. Best suited to fish-only or carefully monitored mixed marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivore – requires a varied diet including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, marine algae, sponge-based foods, and high-quality marine pellets or flakes. Feed \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 times daily\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain health and vibrant colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003cstrong\u003e350L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate – requires a mature aquarium with stable water conditions, excellent filtration, and plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter. Choose specimens that are already feeding well for the best chance of long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide plenty of open swimming space alongside rockwork for security. A varied diet, including sponge-based foods, helps maintain this species in peak condition and encourages long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57358729904503,"sku":null,"price":48.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/api-v1.1-rn-public_files-pim-assets-cd-5c-6f-64-646f5ccdd4b79d00019ed900-images-8e-d1-a4-65-65a4d18ef039b9ec8df66ca5-LS-01070-LR-2b058186e76ca51fe2c00ae9303e5b31.jpg-LS-01070-LR-2b058.webp?v=1786092612","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/dot-dash-butterfly-blue-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}