Black and White Heniochus

Latin Name

Heniochus acuminatus

Common Name

Also known as

Longfin Bannerfish, Heniochus Butterfly

Fast Facts

This is one of the more durable of the butterflyfish species, and one of a few butterflies that are generally reef safe. It is a very active fish and should be housed in a tank of at least 55 gallons. It will tolerate members of its own kind in the same aquarium, as long as they are introduced to the tank at the same time. Members of a captive group will form a dominance hierarchy. Individuals fight for dominance by butting foreheads and trying to push each other backwards and when they display at each other. It will sometimes clean other fishes. This is a zooplankton feeder that can be housed with corals and other ornamental invertebrates. An occasional individual may nip at Xenia or other soft corals. Most specimens are around 2.5-3.5" Shown are huge specimens which have dorsal "streamers" longer than those of smaller specimens.

Sizes

Small/Around 2"-2.5"
Medium/Around 2.5"-3.5"
Large/Around 3"-4"
X-Large/Around 4"-5" SIZE WILL VARY
Show/Around 5"-6" (So rare, it's hard to say... SIZE WILL VARY)

Range in Nature

Indo-west Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

This is a zooplankton feeder that can be housed with corals and other ornamental invertebrates

Availability

Smalls and mediums are frequently available, large size is uncommon.

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Black and White Heniochus

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$34.00
Medium	$39.00
Large	$59.00
X-Large	$99.00
Show	$149.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.