{"product_id":"dragon","title":"Dragon Wrasse (Novaculichthys Taeniourus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDouble Saddle Butterflyfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eChaetodon ulietensis\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\"\u003eDouble Saddle Butterflyfish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003ePacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eFalse Falcula Butterfly\u003c\/b\u003e, is a classic representative of the Indo-Pacific reefs. It is frequently confused with the Indian Ocean Falcula Butterfly (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003eC. falcula\u003c\/i\u003e), but the Double Saddle is generally considered the hardier of the two. It is a graceful, active swimmer that brings an elegant, \"architectural\" look to large marine systems.\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 Double Saddle Butterfly, False Falcula, Pacific Double-saddle\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 ulietensis\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 Indo-Pacific (Cocos-Keeling to the Tuamotu Islands, north to Japan)\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 15–20 cm (approx. 6–8 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; can be shy initially\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 – Requires a varied diet of meaty and plant-based 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\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 Double Saddle Butterfly is defined by its clean, high-contrast markings:\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 \"Saddles\":\u003c\/b\u003e It features two broad, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003edark vertical wedges\u003c\/b\u003e (saddles) on the upper half of its body.\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eVertical Lines:\u003c\/b\u003e The white\/silvery body is etched with numerous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003ethin, vertical grey-to-black lines\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\"\u003eYellow Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e The rear of the body, including the dorsal and anal fins, transitions into a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003ebright, sunny yellow\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Mask:\u003c\/b\u003e A vertical black bar runs through the eye, a characteristic trait of many butterflyfish used to camouflage the eye from predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVS. Falcula:\u003c\/b\u003e The Double Saddle's black wedges are usually more \"blurry\" or faded at the bottom compared to the sharp, solid wedges of the true Falcula.\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\"\u003eAiptasia Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Like several other butterfly species, the Double Saddle is often recruited by hobbyists because it has a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003enatural appetite for Aiptasia anemones\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\"\u003eReef Safe (Caution):\u003c\/b\u003e This fish is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003enot considered reef-safe\u003c\/b\u003e. It will readily nip at stony corals (SPS\/LPS), soft corals, and especially \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eanemones and fan worms\u003c\/b\u003e. It is best suited for a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"183\"\u003eFOWLR\u003c\/b\u003e (Fish Only With Live Rock) system.\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\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e They are generally solitary in the wild but can be kept as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003emated pair\u003c\/b\u003e in a large enough aquarium. They are very peaceful toward non-butterfly tank mates.\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, peaceful Wrasses, and large Anthias\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid aggressive \"bullies\" like large Triggers or dominant Damselfish that might out-compete them for food.\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–380L (75–100 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is required. They are active swimmers and need plenty of lateral space.\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 plenty of live rock with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003elarge caves and overhangs\u003c\/b\u003e. Butterflyfish like to have \"escape routes\" and shaded areas to retreat to when resting.\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\"\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e They are sensitive to poor water conditions. Low nitrates and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003ehigh oxygenation\u003c\/b\u003e (via a good protein skimmer) are essential for long-term health.\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\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e2–3 times daily\u003c\/b\u003e. Offer a variety of frozen foods: mysis, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. They also benefit from grazing on algae, so providing \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003eSpirulina-enriched\u003c\/b\u003e foods or Nori is helpful.\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 Double Saddle Butterfly?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Double Saddle is a fantastic \"workhorse\" for a large FOWLR system. It provides the iconic look of a tropical reef fish while being significantly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003ehardier and easier to feed\u003c\/b\u003e than more delicate butterflies like the Copperband. If you are struggling with an Aiptasia outbreak in a non-coral tank, or simply want a fish with a striking, sophisticated pattern, the Double Saddle is a classic and rewarding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819163082986,"sku":"18807","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Dragon-Wrasse.jpg?v=1769590302","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/dragon","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}