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About Singular Bannerfish
The Singular Bannerfish is a striking member of the Chaetodontidae family with a predominantly white body marked by thick black vertical bands and a yellow dorsal fin. The dorsal fin is notably elongated and banner-like, distinguishing this species from congeners. The face is largely white with a black mask across the eyes.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and frozen brine shrimp. Offer small, frequent meals to mimic natural planktivorous feeding behavior in the reef.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, occurring in coral reef environments at depths typically 20–200 meters.
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Max Size
- 8.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Appearance
- The Singular Bannerfish is a striking member of the Chaetodontidae family with a predominantly white body marked by thick black vertical bands and a yellow dorsal fin. The dorsal fin is notably elongated and banner-like, distinguishing this species from congeners. The face is largely white with a black mask across the eyes.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank with stable reef environment and moderate water flow • Temperature range 72–82 °F; salinity 1.020–1.025 specific gravity; pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed 2–3 times daily with varied diet of frozen shrimp, copepods, and high-quality flake or pellet foods • Generally peaceful but may nip at sessile invertebrates and soft corals under stress or poor feeding • Prone to marine ich and bacterial infections if water quality declines or tank mates are overly aggressive
- Diet
- omnivore
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