Name: BUTTERFLY - HENIOCHUS BLACK &amp; WHITE Heniochus acuminata
SKU: 7463
Availability: OutOfStock

BUTTERFLY – HENIOCHUS BLACK & WHITE Heniochus acuminata

$139.99 – $149.99

The Black & White Heniochus Butterflyfish, also known as Longfin Bannerfish or Pennant Coralfish naturally occupies the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and reefs surrounding Australia, and Indonesia in the West Pacific. Then exhibit a very elongated white dorsal filament. It has a base color of white with two wide black stripes. The rear dorsal and caudal fins are yellow, and there are black marks above the eyes. Members of the Heniochus genera are often called Bannerfish instead of Butterflyfish. As adults they can reach 8 to 9 inches in length.

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: No

General Description: The Black & White Heniochus Butterflyfish, also known as Longfin Bannerfish or Pennant Coralfish naturally occupies the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and reefs surrounding Australia, and Indonesia in the West Pacific. Then exhibit a very elongated white dorsal filament. It has a base color of white with two wide black stripes. The rear dorsal and caudal fins are yellow, and there are black marks above the eyes. Members of the Heniochus genera are often called Bannerfish instead of Butterflyfish. As adults they can reach 8 to 9 inches in length.

Diet Requirements: This Butterflyfish is naturally an omnivore, primarily preying upon benthic invertebrates such as coral, mussels, and crustaceans. It is ideal to provide a balanced diet of both meaty items such as chopped fish, crustaceans, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp and algae, such as Spirulina, Chlorella, and marine sheet algae.

Care Requirements: The Black & White Heniochus Butterflyfish is best housed in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with other peaceful fish, or a small shoal of others of the same species if all are introduced into the tank at the same time. A fish only or fish only with live rock aquarium is preferred as this species of Heniochus is not considered reef safe. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2″ to 2-1/4″; Medium: 2-1/4″ to 3 1/2″; Large: 3 1/2″ to 4 1/2″; XLarge: 5″ to 6″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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