It may be kept in a 120 gallon or larger aquarium with other butterflyfish, including members of its own species, if they were introduced to the tank at the same time. The Sunburst Butterflyfish is not reef safe since it may eat leather corals and other soft corals. It is an excellent fish for beginners.
The diet should consist of meaty items such as fish, crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and frozen marine preparations. It needs to be fed at least three times daily.