International Aquatics
Eastern Talma Butterflyfish
Eastern Talma Butterflyfish
🛡️ International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee
All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. For size preference please add a note on your order and we will match your fish to your requested size. If you just want the fish without our QT process, Please email us directly with your order number. Please note this does waive the 15 day guarantee.
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Eastern Talma Butterflyfish (Chelmonops truncatus) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe with caution, admired for its silvery-white body accented with subtle vertical stripes, elongated dorsal fin, and distinctive dark markings near the eyes and tail. Native to the southern and eastern coasts of Australia, this species is valued for its elegant shape, calm demeanor, and unique regional appearance.
Males typically grow slightly larger and may exhibit brighter fin coloration during courtship, while females/juveniles remain smaller with more subdued markings until maturity. They reach about 7–8 inches in adulthood and should be housed in aquariums of at least 100 gallons to provide adequate swimming space and stable environmental conditions.
Provide plentiful live rock with crevices for hiding, open swimming areas, and a secure lid, since butterflyfish may jump if startled. Maintain stable water parameters (salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 72–79°F, pH 8.1–8.4) to ensure health and longevity.
Diet should consist of frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets, supplemented occasionally with algae-based foods. With proper care, the Eastern Talma Butterflyfish makes a graceful and eye-catching addition to a large marine aquarium.
International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.
Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.
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