Although some people believe that Raffle's Butterflyfish are difficult to keep, many find that, given correct conditions, these lovely fish are actually quite hardy.

Raffle's Butterflyfish are not reef safe, since they eat anemones and coral polyps. These foods are part of their natural diets, and it is important that they receive sufficient nutrition from such items in captivity. They are somewhat sensitive to water quality problems, and are generally considered to be a good indicator fish. If something is amiss in the system, the Raffle's Butterfly is usually the first fish to show it. In order to help ensure that your Raffle's' Butterfly survives, you should only introduce it into aquariums that are more than six months old. In the wild, the natural habitat of a Raffle's Butterfly is a coral-rich reef. Normally, protected lagoons or reef flats at depths of 3 to 50 feet (1 to 15 meters). This butterfly is not considered reef safe.

By maturity, the Raffle's Butterfly reaches about six inches (15 centimeters) in length. These Butterflies are yellow in color with a diagonal crosshatch pattern on their sides. A dark vertical stripe is also evident over the eye and the tail.

Endemic to the Indo Pacific region, the Raffle's Butterfly is found from India to the Tuamotu Islands. They are a bit rarer than some other species of Butterfly, although when they are found they can make attractive captives.

The Raffle's Butterfly seems to do well in temperatures between 75 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 26 degrees Celsius). The pH value should remain in the range of 8.3 to 8.4. Normally lower specific gravities, between 1.020 and 1.023, are best for Raffle's Butterflies. However, if invertebrates live in an aquarium with these fish, the specific gravity should fall between 1.023 and 1.025. Plenty of space to swim in, in addition to plenty of hiding places, should be provided. Raffle's Butterflies may eat anemones or corals in their aquariums and are not usually reef safe. These fish are omnivores, however, and variety is important. Worms, small crustaceans, squid, and clams in small amounts are also offered. Often, Raffle's Butterflyfish are kept singly, though in the wild they are frequently found in pairs.

The Raffle's Butterflyfish is not known to have been bred successfully in captivity. In the wild, pairs usually release gametes under the cover of dusk or night, near the surface. The larval Raffle's Butterflies undergo a stage in which they are covered in protective bony armor and float about on ocean currents.