Sale!

Black & White Heniochus Butterfly (Heniochus acuminatus)

$33.99 – $116.99

The Heniochus Butterfly can be territorial and aggressive with members of its own species, but can be kept in groups of odd numbers, and in larger tanks of 125 gallons, and must be introduced all at the same time.

The Black and White Heniochus Butterfly Fish will feed on most types of food offered to it, including flake food, but is especially likes clams and mussels.

Clear
SKU: N/A Categories: , , , , , , , ,

Description

The Black and White Heniochus Butterfly Fish is also known as the poor man’s Moorish Idol. While the Black and White Heniochus Butterfly Fish looks similar to the Moorish Idol the Black and White Heniochus is significantly different. These two species are quite similar in appearance but the Black and White Heniochus is hardier and much easier to care for.   They are very attractive with black and white broad stripes and long streaming dorsal fins much like those of the Moorish idol.  It has a base color of white with two wide black stripes.

Quick Facts

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025

Color Form: Black, White, Yellow

Diet: Omnivore

Max. Size: 8 1/2″

Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons

Additional information

Size

2.5-3.5 inches, 4.5-5.5 inches, 3.5-4.5 inches, up to 1 inch

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Black & White Heniochus Butterfly (Heniochus acuminatus)”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related products

Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) Blackback Butterfly (Chaetodon melannotus)