Need an identification for this photo!

[Nemo]

I would like someone to identify this fish for me and the cost of it! Is it a malibut?

[Nemo]

i hope this works!!! trying to add a pic, so that i can have it identified!

[ChaoticReefer4u]

thats definately a butterfly :mrgreen: very beautiful species and carries a high price too! these fish are very finicky eaters and require more than just the average aquarist. most dont do well in captivity, unless your an advanced to proffessional keeper and knows what he or she is doing! and even then do they succumb to their fate of mortality.....

[ChaoticReefer4u]

thats definately a butterfly :mrgreen: very beautiful species and carries a high price too! these fish are very finicky eaters and require more than just the average aquarist. most dont do well in captivity, unless your an advanced to proffessional keeper and knows what he or she is doing! and even then do they succumb to their fate of mortality.....best left in their natural habitat in my opinion.

[1996 cobra]

Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Temperament: Peaceful
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 6"
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Maldives
Family: Chaetodontidae



The Mitratus Butterflyfish, also known as the Black and Yellow Butterflyfish or the Indian Butterflyfish, is yellow with a bluish coloration on the dorsal fin. It has two black stripes that run diagonally and a bold stripe across the eye that is black above, and orange below.

The Mitratus Butterflyfish will do well in a 50 gallon or larger aquarium that provides ample hiding places and plenty of room to swim. The Mitratus Butterflyfish prefers aquariums with live rock so that it may eat the algae. It also feeds on worms, bottom dwelling invertebrates, along with plankton.

In the aquarium, the diet can consist of finely chopped crustacean meat and mysid shrimp.( provided by live aquria.com)


thats of a similar fish in the same family only difference is that one is 380 dollars the one you have in the picture is around 30 depending on what size you go with.

its name is meyer's butterfly scientific name isChaetodon meyeri
http://fins.actwin.com/species/index.php?t=9&i=458

this is the link i fouind it at hopes this helps. also on anothe rnot enot all butterflys are difficult and rated for the advance hobbiest. many are actually rated for begginers or moiderate care levels.


justin