Product Description
The Golden Striped Butterflyfish (Chaetodon aureofasciatus) is an elegant and uncommon butterflyfish admired for its bright golden-yellow vertical striping, silvery-white body, and distinctive black eye band. Its graceful swimming style and vibrant colouration make it a standout addition to larger marine aquariums.
This species is best suited to experienced marine aquarists, as it requires a mature aquarium with excellent water quality and a varied diet. Like many butterflyfish, it appreciates abundant live rock for shelter and grazing and performs best in stable, well-established systems.
Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Chaetodon aureofasciatus
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Common Name: Golden Striped Butterflyfish
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Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Diet: Omnivore (marine algae, sponge-based foods, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, quality marine preparations)
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Reef Safe: With caution (may nip at soft corals, LPS corals, feather dusters, and other sessile invertebrates)
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Minimum Tank Size: 300 litres
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Water Temperature: 24–27°C
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
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Maximum Size: Up to 15cm
Feeding
Feed two to three times daily with a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, sponge-based marine foods, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets or flakes. Frequent feeding helps maintain health and vibrant colouration.
Aquarium Setup
Provide a mature aquarium with plenty of live rock, caves, and open swimming space. Stable water parameters, excellent filtration, and moderate water flow are essential for long-term success.
Compatibility
Suitable with:
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Clownfish
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Tangs
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Wrasses
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Gobies
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Blennies
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Anthias
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Peaceful angelfish in large aquariums
Avoid housing with:
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Highly aggressive or territorial fish
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Reef aquariums containing prized corals or ornamental invertebrates
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Other butterflyfish unless the aquarium is sufficiently large
The Golden Striped Butterflyfish is a graceful and eye-catching marine species that brings elegance and vibrant colour to established saltwater aquariums. With proper care and a mature environment, it becomes a beautiful and rewarding centrepiece fish.
