Where to buy Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish
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About Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish
A striking black and white butterflyfish with a compressed, disc-shaped body. Characterized by a tall, elongated dorsal fin ray extending above the head, bold black and white banding on the body, and yellow coloration on the dorsal fin base and snout.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon aquarium; larger for groups • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025 • Excellent filtration and moderate water flow required • Feed varied diet: mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, quality flake food • May nip at small crustaceans and polyp corals if underfed
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of quality marine flakes, small frozen foods (mysis shrimp, chopped fish), and occasional live foods. Offer multiple small meals daily to ensure feeding. Some individuals are slow to acclimate and may require live food initially.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Appearance
- A striking black and white butterflyfish with a compressed, disc-shaped body. Characterized by a tall, elongated dorsal fin ray extending above the head, bold black and white banding on the body, and yellow coloration on the dorsal fin base and snout.
- Max Size
- 8
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