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BUTTERFLY – HENIOCHUS BLACK & WHITE Heniochus acuminata

$119.99 – $249.99

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.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Butterflyfish, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock Tags: BUTTERFLY, CARE LEVEL | EASY, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 125, REEF COMPATIBLE | NO, SALT FISH, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL, WEB
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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: No

General Description: The Black & White Heniochus Butterflyfish, also referred to as the Longfin Bannerfish, has a wide distribution throughout Fiji, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific. With its pronounced white dorsal filament, black and white striped body and yellow caudal fin, the Black & white heniochus brings a lot of character into the home aquarium. Nearly identical to the Schooling Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes), the Black & white heniochus has a more protruding snout and less rounder belly in comparison. Unlike most butterflyfish, the Black & white heniochus can be quite hardy if acclimated properly into the correct environment. The Black & white heniochus does not make a good reef inhabitant, as they have been observed to nip at sessile invertebrates and corals. An adult Black & white heniochus can reach a size of approximately 8″.

Diet Requirements: The Black & white heniochus is an omnivore. A diet consisting of various frozen meaty preparations such as brine shrimp, spirulina brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other mixed foods with herbivore components will maintain optimal health, immune function and coloration. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements, as butterflyfish have high metabolisms. Heniochus butterflyfish will often also accept high quality flake foods.

Care Requirements: An established, minimum 125 gallon aquarium is ideal; a group of heniochus will require a larger aquarium. Smaller specimens can be temporarily raised in smaller quarters (no less than 75 gallons) as long as it is upgraded accordingly. The Black & white heniochus will appreciate some live rock and crevices to swim through and take refuge. Butterflyfish are sensitive to nitrite and ammonia spikes, and an established tank will also offer more abundant microfauna to forage on. Given their peaceful nature and dorsal filament, Black & white heniochus should not be kept with overly aggressive species. Compatability with other butterfly species is variable. Several Black & white heniochus can be kept together so long as they are all introduced at once. A group will make for an eye-catching display in a relatively peaceful fish only with live rock aquarium as they school together. 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″+

 

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

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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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