{"product_id":"burgess","title":"Burgess Butterfly (Chaetodon Burgessi)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBurgess Butterflyfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eChaetodon burgessi\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eBurgess Butterflyfish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eBlack-barred Butterflyfish\u003c\/b\u003e, is a highly regarded \"deep-water\" species from the Western Pacific. Unlike many of its delicate relatives, the Burgess is considered one of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003ehardiest and most adaptable\u003c\/b\u003e butterflyfishes for the home aquarium. It is prized for its graphic, high-contrast black and white pattern and its tendency to be much more resilient to the typical stressors of captive life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Burgess Butterfly, Black-barred Butterfly, Blackened Butterflyfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eChaetodon burgessi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Western Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, and parts of Australia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 13–14 cm (approx. 5–5.5 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–10+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; shy when first introduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivore – Readily accepts prepared foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate (High for a Butterflyfish, but still requires stable water)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Burgess Butterflyfish is defined by a clean, geometric aesthetic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Bands:\u003c\/b\u003e It features three bold \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003ediagonal black bands\u003c\/b\u003e across a stark white-to-cream body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0,0\"\u003eThe first band acts as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003emask\u003c\/b\u003e over the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,1,0\"\u003eThe second runs from the forehead toward the pectoral fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,2,0\"\u003eThe third is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003ewide wedge\u003c\/b\u003e covering the rear third of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegional Variants:\u003c\/b\u003e Some specimens from specific regions may show subtle \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eyellow highlights\u003c\/b\u003e on the dorsal fin or face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeep-Water Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e Belonging to the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eRoaops\u003c\/i\u003e subgenus, it is naturally found at depths of 40–80 meters, giving it a slightly more compressed and robust body shape than shallow-water species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe (with Caution):\u003c\/b\u003e It is a \"Semi-Reef Safe\" fish. While it is generally safer than most \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eChaetodon\u003c\/i\u003e, it is known to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eeat Aiptasia anemones\u003c\/b\u003e (a benefit!) but may also nip at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eLPS corals, zoanthids, and clam mantles\u003c\/b\u003e. It is usually safe with SPS corals and soft corals like mushrooms and leathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e It is best kept \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003esingly\u003c\/b\u003e or as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003ebonded pair\u003c\/b\u003e. It is peaceful toward most other fish but can be territorial toward other butterflyfish of a similar shape or pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConfidence:\u003c\/b\u003e Though shy at first, once it acclimates, it is an active swimmer that will spend its day gracefully picking at the rockwork for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eTangs, Anthias, and peaceful Wrasses\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid highly aggressive \"bullies\" that might prevent this shy fish from feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e285L (75 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended to provide enough horizontal swimming space and stable water volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eexcessive live rock\u003c\/b\u003e with many overhangs and caves to mimic its deep-water ledge habitat. This allows the fish to feel secure in the \"shadows\" if the lighting is bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e Because they come from deeper water, they may be sensitive to high-intensity reef lights initially. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eAcclimate them slowly\u003c\/b\u003e to bright lighting or provide shaded areas in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e They require \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003epristine water conditions\u003c\/b\u003e. High-quality protein skimming and low nitrates (\u0026lt;20ppm) are essential for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e2–3 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e. They typically transition well to frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes. \"Clam on the half-shell\" is an excellent way to trigger a feeding response in new arrivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Burgess Butterflyfish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Burgess Butterflyfish is the \"goldilocks\" of the butterflyfish family: it is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003erarer and more exotic\u003c\/b\u003e than common species, yet \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003ehardier and easier to feed\u003c\/b\u003e than the delicate ones. Its ability to help control Aiptasia while remaining relatively safe for many corals makes it a premier choice for hobbyists looking for a sophisticated centerpiece that adds both utility and striking monochrome beauty to their system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819094728938,"sku":"18783","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Burgess-Butterflyfish.jpg?v=1769588680","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/burgess","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}