Raccoon Butterfly

Saltwater Fish — Chaetodon lunula

The Raccoon Butterflyfish is known for its striking black-and-white facial mask, yellow-orange coloration, and elegant body shape, making it a beautiful centerpiece fish for a large marine aquarium. It is an active swimmer with a varied diet and should be kept in a fish-only system due to its tendency to nip corals and invertebrates.

REEF SAFE: No

CARE LEVEL: Intermediate

MAX SIZE: Up to 8" (20 cm)

MIN. TANK SIZE: 125 Gallons

TEMPERATURE: 74–80°F (23–27°C)

DIET: Omnivore

FEEDING: Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, marine pellets, and algae-based foods; feed 2–3 times daily

TEMPERAMENT: Generally Peaceful

COMPATIBILITY: Peaceful with similarly sized community fish; may become territorial toward other butterflyfish and can prey on corals and invertebrates