Heniochus Butterflyfish
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Saltwater Fish Information
Genus: Heniochus.
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Reef Safe with Caution
Please note that fish behavior and care requirements may vary slightly depending on your specific tank setup. We recommend researching each species to ensure compatibility with your aquarium.
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Heniochus Butterflyfish
Description
Description
The Pennant Butterflyfish, also known as the Heniochus Butterflyfish or Schooling Bannerfish, is a striking and popular addition to the marine aquarium. Its body is primarily white with two broad, diagonal black bands. A long, flowing white dorsal filament extends from the anterior dorsal fin, giving it a distinctive banner-like appearance. The caudal fin is yellow.
A minimum of a 75-gallon tank is recommended for a single specimen, with larger tanks needed for groups. Provide plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding places. While generally considered more reef-safe than many other butterflyfish, they may occasionally nip at stony corals, soft corals, and clam mantles, especially if not well-fed.
There are no distinguishable differences in color between male and female. The Pennant Butterflyfish is a omnivore and requires a varied diet of marine algae, spirulina, high-quality butterflyfish preparations, mysis shrimp, and other meaty foods. They can grow up to 8 inches in length in an aquarium.
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Heniochus.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Diet: Omnivore
- Reef Compatibility: Semi-Reef Safe
- Region of Origin: Indo-Pacific
- Maximum Adult Size: 9.8"
- Recommended Tank Size: 125 gallons