Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. The ‘Bruce’ is bordered by Lake Huron and Georgian Bay and includes Walkerton, Tobermory and Wiarton.
I still can’t get over those scales!! And the beauteous fins tipped in black. The “white” on his fins are metallic, too.
I think I’ve decided to name him Io, like Jupiter’s moon. I know it’s a “girl” name, but I don’t care. I’ve always liked the sound of Io. I was trying to think of stuff that sounded like “iron” or “mercury”, because he’s just so shiny.
Plus he’s got an “explosive” personality… and Io the moon has tons of volcanoes… so that works? Yes?! hahaha.
(Source: junipermint)
George B. McIntyre (1827-1885) Store, Ontario Heritage Property at 159-161 Queen St. E., St Marys, Ontario. Currently Little Red’s Pub and Eatery.
The Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) can grow to 8 inches (20 cm) but in a home aquarium are usually half that size. They do well at a normal reef temperature range of 75 to 84 F (24 to 29 C), with a tank size of at least 75 gallons and plenty of live rock to graze on.
The Copperband Butterflyfish are found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are found at depths of 1−25 metres either alone or in pairs and form monogamous pairs during breeding.