Where to buy Bank Butterflyfish
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About Bank Butterflyfish
The Bank Butterflyfish has a yellow body with black markings forming vertical bands and an eye-band; the snout and dorsal region show orange-yellow coloration. It has the elongated snout typical of the genus Prognathodes, used for picking small invertebrates from crevices.
Key facts
- Appearance
- The Bank Butterflyfish has a yellow body with black markings forming vertical bands and an eye-band; the snout and dorsal region show orange-yellow coloration. It has the elongated snout typical of the genus Prognathodes, used for picking small invertebrates from crevices.
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Aka
- Mariposa De Banco
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Chaetodontidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed small meaty items such as finely chopped frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and quality flaked foods formulated for small reef fish. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions to encourage natural foraging behavior.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- planktivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean, Bahamas, and along continental coasts from Florida to Brazil.
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