Threadfin Butterfly
The Threadfin Butterfly is a pretty addition for fish only aquariums. They are very hardy and adapt well to life in an aquarium, which makes them an ideal starter butterfly. These can be kept in groups of fish, including other butterflies. They won't do well with fish that are overly aggressive, but they will also nip and pick at fish that are very timid. Like most butterflies, we don't recommend placing the Threadfin in reef aquariums because they are very likely to consume a variety of coral polyps. This butterfly will grow to be about 8" in size and will need ample swimming space. The Threadfin's posterior is bright yellow and the rest of their body is white. The dorsal fin has a false eye by the caudal fin. There are thin black lines that do a cross pattern across their body and has a black band through the Threadfin' eye. The dorsal fins are jagged and can get caught in nets.