{"product_id":"yellow-kleins-butterflyfish-indian-ocean","title":"Yellow Klein's Butterflyfish - Indian Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Klein’s Butterflyfish, \u003cem\u003eChaetodon kleinii\u003c\/em\u003e, is an especially colorful Indian Ocean form of the familiar Klein’s Butterflyfish. These western-range specimens often display richer yellow to golden-orange coloration, with a pale anterior body, dark vertical eye band, blackish lips, and fine bluish or gray spotting across the flanks. Regional coloration varies naturally, and Indian Ocean individuals may show a less contrasting pale body band than specimens originating farther east in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected from tropical Indian Ocean reef habitats, \u003cem\u003eChaetodon kleinii\u003c\/em\u003e occurs around coral-rich lagoons, reef slopes, and rocky reef environments where it spends much of the day browsing for small invertebrates, algae, zooplankton, and coral tissue. It is an active but generally peaceful marine aquarium fish that adapts to captive feeding more readily than many highly specialized butterflyfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching approximately 6 inches as an adult, the Yellow Klein’s Butterflyfish makes an attractive addition to a mature fish-only or fish-only-with-live-rock aquarium. Its manageable adult size, vivid coloration, and active personality are particularly appealing, although its natural appetite for coral polyps means it should not be considered reliably reef safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 75 gallons\u003cbr\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Omnivore\u003cbr\u003eReef Safe: No\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Indian Ocean\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eChaetodon kleinii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature saltwater aquarium with established live rock, several caves or sheltered retreats, and generous open swimming space. Klein’s Butterflyfish spends considerable time moving around reef structure and investigating rock surfaces, so the aquascape should offer plenty of browsing opportunities without restricting movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate water movement, good oxygenation, efficient filtration, and stable water quality are recommended. Established rockwork is especially useful during acclimation because it provides both shelter and naturally occurring foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough relatively compact for a butterflyfish, this is an active species that benefits from adequate horizontal swimming room. A secure aquarium cover is also advisable, particularly while a newly introduced specimen is settling in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Klein’s Butterflyfish is an omnivorous reef browser. Its natural diet includes soft coral polyps, zooplankton, algae, and a variety of small benthic organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped shrimp, clam, mussel, krill, and quality frozen marine blends. Plankton-based frozen foods and butterflyfish formulations containing marine invertebrate ingredients are excellent additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirulina-based foods, marine algae preparations, and high-quality omnivore pellets can also be incorporated once the fish is feeding confidently. Newly introduced specimens may respond particularly well to frozen mysis or clam and mussel presented near rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three smaller meals per day when practical to maintain good body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Klein’s Butterflyfish is generally peaceful toward unrelated marine fish and can be maintained with a wide variety of appropriately sized community species. Compatible tankmates can include tangs, rabbitfish, peaceful wrasses, clownfish, gobies, cardinalfish, and suitable angelfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome territorial behavior may occur toward other butterflyfish, particularly similar \u003cem\u003eChaetodon\u003c\/em\u003e species. Keeping a single specimen is the simplest arrangement for most aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs occur naturally, and an established compatible pair can be maintained in a sufficiently spacious aquarium. Two randomly selected adults should not automatically be expected to form a compatible pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid highly aggressive or excessively competitive tankmates that may intimidate the butterflyfish or prevent it from feeding properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Klein’s Butterflyfish is not considered reef safe. Soft coral polyps are part of its natural diet, and captive specimens may actively nip at or consume desirable coral tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft corals are particularly vulnerable, but LPS and SPS corals, zoanthids, anemones, tubeworms, and other sessile invertebrates may also be investigated. Feeding generously does not guarantee that an individual will leave corals untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fish-only or fish-only-with-live-rock aquarium provides the most predictable long-term environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Gravity: 1.024–1.026\u003cbr\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003eAlkalinity: 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable salinity, excellent oxygenation, and consistently clean water are more important than maintaining an exact value within these ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian Ocean color form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western-range specimens are often particularly yellow to golden-orange, although coloration naturally varies between individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot reef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft corals and other sessile invertebrates may be nipped or consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Klein’s Butterflyfish typically accepts prepared aquarium foods more readily than many specialized corallivorous butterflyfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequent feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two to three smaller meals per day help maintain healthy body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflyfish compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution when combining it with other butterflyfish, particularly similar \u003cem\u003eChaetodon\u003c\/em\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TSA Fish","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52451763159338,"sku":"BUTTERxYKleinS","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SM","offer_id":52451763192106,"sku":"BUTTERxYKleinSM","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52451763224874,"sku":"BUTTERxYKleinM","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ML","offer_id":52451763257642,"sku":"BUTTERxYKleinML","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":52451763290410,"sku":"BUTTERxYKleinL","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/OrangeKleiniButterfly_903628e7-5e52-4808-a9a3-2362936bebdc.png?v=1788295487","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/yellow-kleins-butterflyfish-indian-ocean","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}