Fiji Pearlscale Butterflyfish
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- Arrive alive guarantee
- Overnight, oxygen packed
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- Overnight insulated delivery on fish orders, £19.95, and free collection near Gatwick
- Arrive-alive promise plus our Perfect Health Arrival guarantee
- You choose the delivery day at checkout. We only show days we can genuinely deliver
- £35 minimum on livestock orders. Dry goods ship free alongside fish
Marine Fish Perfect Health Promise
All marine fish have a Perfect Health Arrival guarantee. For the following reasons, we cannot guarantee beyond that.
A number of different reasons can affect why a marine fish does not settle into its new environment. These range from:
- Unsuitable water conditions: incorrect pH, high ammonia and nitrite levels.
- Tank bullies: some marine fish are very passive and will not mix well with more boisterous tank mates.
- Incorrect tank size: please research the fish you are buying, as some will become stressed in a tank that is too small.
If you have any problems on arrival
Please contact us straight away and we will extend your guarantee until the fish is healthy again. You must call on the arrival day to activate this.
01293 749046Credit notes
If any of your aquatic life dies during our guarantees and has been acclimatised in a mature aquarium, please take a photo and email it across and we will send you a credit note.
Please email photographs of the deceased specimens to sales@aquaticstoyourdoor.co.uk.
About this fish
What is its maximum size?
The Fiji Pearscale Butterflyfish grows to approximately 14–15 cm (5.5–6 inches) in length.
Where is its origin?
The Fiji Pearscale Butterflyfish originates from the Indo-Pacific region, including Fiji and other areas of the western and central Pacific Ocean. It is commonly found around coral reefs and rocky reef environments.
Is it reef compatible?
Not considered reef safeThe Fiji Pearscale Butterflyfish is not recommended for most reef aquariums containing desirable corals and ornamental invertebrates.
In the wild, it feeds on coral polyps, algae and small benthic invertebrates. In captivity, it may nip at or consume soft corals, stony corals, tube worms and other ornamental invertebrates.
It is best suited to fish-only marine aquariums, particularly those with live rock.
What should I feed it?
The Fiji Pearscale Butterflyfish is an omnivore, naturally feeding on coral polyps, algae and small invertebrates.
Offer a varied selection of foods, including:
Frozen mysis shrimp.
Enriched brine shrimp.
Finely chopped mussel and clam.
Chopped prawns and other seafood.
Spirulina-based flakes and pellets.
Dried marine seaweed.
Quality marine omnivore preparations.
Feed small portions several times daily, particularly when first introducing the fish. Some specimens can be reluctant to accept prepared foods, so it is important to ensure that the fish is feeding confidently before purchase.
How many can I keep?
Generally best kept singly in most home aquariums.
They can become territorial towards other butterflyfish, particularly those with similar body shapes, colour patterns or feeding habits.
Keeping a compatible pair may be possible if introduced together or obtained as an established pair, but this requires additional space and careful monitoring.
How compatible is it with other fish?
The Fiji Pearscale Butterflyfish is generally peaceful towards unrelated fish species and can make a good addition to an established fish-only marine aquarium.
Suitable tank mates may include:
Clownfish.
Tangs and surgeonfish.
Larger peaceful wrasses.
Dwarf angelfish.
Gobies.
Peaceful damselfish.
Care should be taken when keeping it with other butterflyfish, as territorial behaviour can develop.
It is best introduced into an established aquarium with plenty of live rock, open swimming space and suitable hiding places.
A peaceful environment is particularly important during acclimatisation, as newly introduced butterflyfish can be sensitive to competition and stress.
Water parameters
Parameter
Recommended range
Temperature
24–27°C
pH 8.1–8.4Specific gravity (salinity) 1.023–1.026
If it does not arrive alive, you do not pay for it.
Photograph the bag unopened, send it to us within four hours of delivery, and we will put it right with a refund or a replacement.* Our guarantee on marine fish covers their health on arrival. If anything concerns you, please ring us on the day they arrive and we will extend it until the fish is healthy again.
*Whether we refund or replace is our decision and depends on the fish and its cost. A replacement may travel with a future order rather than straight away.