{"product_id":"melanotus-butterfly-med","title":"Melanotus Butterfly MED","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kkxjgc\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eMelanotus Butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eA bold and highly distinctive butterflyfish, the Melanotus Butterflyfish features a bright yellow body overlaid with intricate black chevron markings and a striking black eye band. Its unique patterning and active swimming behaviour make it a real standout in larger marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"362\"\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive. Generally mixes well with tangs, angelfish, wrasse, and other moderately robust community fish. Best kept singly unless housed in a very large aquarium, as it may show aggression towards other butterflyfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eNot reef-safe. Known to nip at soft corals, LPS, zoanthids, and other sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eCarnivore – may be a reluctant feeder initially. Offer a varied diet including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine preparations. Feeding little and often helps establish strong feeding responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11v57y5\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvnmfh\" data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmjw3g\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g1liem\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 300L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eModerate to Advanced – requires a mature, stable aquarium and can be sensitive during acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1390\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eProvide plenty of swimming space along with rockwork for security, and introduce into a well-established tank to improve feeding success and long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56940293947767,"sku":"TS03095","price":43.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/melanotus_butterfly.jpg?v=1774617467","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/melanotus-butterfly-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}