{"product_id":"true-falcula-butterflyfish","title":"True Falcula Butterflyfish","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTrue Falcula Butterflyfish: The Bold Indian Ocean Grazer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Falcula Butterflyfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (Chaetodon falcula), also commonly known as the Blackwedged Butterflyfish, Double Saddle Butterflyfish, or Saddleback Butterflyfish, is a hardy and attractive species native to the Indian Ocean. This fish is recognized by its compressed, white body adorned with a series of narrow, dark vertical stripes, and two prominent black, wedge-shaped \"saddles\" on its upper back near the dorsal fin. Its dorsal, anal, and caudal fins are typically bright yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching a maximum size of up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Falcula Butterflyfish\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a large aquarium to thrive. It is a highly active swimmer that benefits from ample open space, as well as plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter. In the wild, it is found on reef edges and slopes, often in current-prone habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some other butterflyfish, this species is relatively robust and active, making it easier to acclimate to prepared foods, which is essential for its long-term health in captivity. However, its natural diet in the wild includes a variety of invertebrates and coral polyps, meaning it is not generally recommended for reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Falcula Butterflyfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eCarnivore \/ Omnivore\u003c\/strong\u003e whose wild diet consists of coral polyps, sea anemones, worms, crustaceans, and other benthic invertebrates. In the aquarium, it must be provided with a varied diet multiple times per day. Offer high-quality meaty foods such as frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chunks of clam or squid, and prepared frozen foods formulated for marine carnivores. Feeding it small pieces of human consumption clam (on the half-shell) can often help entice finicky eaters to begin taking prepared foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed small amounts 2 to 3 times per day. Consistent, frequent feeding is critical to keep this species healthy and reduce its desire to pick at sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is generally \u003cstrong\u003eNOT Reef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e. This species is known to actively pick at and consume a wide variety of ornamental invertebrates, including fan worms, tube worms, mushroom anemones, various soft corals, and the polyps of stony corals (LPS and SPS). It is best kept in a Fish-Only-With-Live-Rock (FOWLR) system. It is, however, one of the few species known to consume the pest anemone, Aiptasia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is generally peaceful toward most non-similar tankmates but may show aggression or territoriality toward other butterflyfish, especially those with similar coloring or body shapes. It is best kept singly or as a confirmed mated pair in a very large system. Good tankmates include large angelfish, tangs, and other robust, active marine fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaetodon falcula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e True Falcula Butterflyfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackwedged Butterflyfish, Double Saddle Butterflyfish, Saddleback Butterflyfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Ocean (East Africa to Indonesia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Omnivore (Feeds on coral polyps and invertebrates in the wild)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (Will eat corals and other invertebrates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SLA","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-2\")","offer_id":67893168701672,"sku":"bjj1791986066197","price":48.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (2-3\")","offer_id":67893168734440,"sku":"vqs1791986066198","price":62.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (3-4\")","offer_id":67893168767208,"sku":"nhk1791986066199","price":100.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4570\/4424\/files\/true-falcula-butterflyfish_1.webp?v=1791986097","url":"https:\/\/glitzdrapefit.shop\/products\/true-falcula-butterflyfish","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}