Heniochus Butterfly

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful, but nippy when established
Latin Name: Heniochus acuminatus
Common Names: Black & White Butterflyfish, Longfin or Schooling Bannerfish, False Moorish Idol
Adult full size: 8”
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
UV Required: Yes
Protein Skimmer: Yes
Reef Safe: No
Foods: 1.7mm ABN Chromo Pellets, Brine, Mysis, Bloodworms, ABN Trifecta, San Francisco Bay Brand: Angel & Butterfly Mix, Reef Nutrition: ROE, San Francisco Bay Brand: Marine Cuisine.

Description: Heniochus butterflies, or False Moorish Idol, are excellent fish for a fish-only Aquaria. They should not be kept in reef Aquaria, even though this is a species that is generally thought to be reef-safe (they will eat polyps, fleshy colonies, and other invertebrates). This is an extremely popular fish for large marine aquariums because of the way their dorsal fins move through the water (like a banner waving in air). Can be kept as a solitary specimen or in schools!