Sunburst (Klein's) Butterflyfish

Sunburst/Klein’s Butterflyfish

Scientific Name: Chaetodon kleinii

Small Fish Safe: Yes

Invert Safe: With caution – may eat feather dusters and similar inverts

Coral Safe: No – often nips at soft corals, zoanthids, and LPS

Adult Size: Up to 15 cm

Diet: Omnivore – eats frozen foods, sponge-based diets, and may graze on soft corals

Why We Like It:

Hardier than many butterflyfish, Klein’s Butterfly is an adaptable and active swimmer with warm golden colouring and soft vertical barring. It's often used in pest control systems for aiptasia anemones, but will likely pick at corals. Best suited for FOWLR tanks or controlled reef setups where coral loss is acceptable.