Black And White Heniochus Butterfly The heniochus black and white butterflyfish is one of the most common butterfly fish in the aquarium trade.

Black and white heniochus butterfly While the black and white heniochus butterfly fish looks similar to the moorish idol the black and white heniochus is significantly different.

Black and white heniochus butterfly. Checked ammonia nitrate phosforus. 7 the black and white heniochus butterfly fish is also known as the poor man s moorish idol. Black white heniochus butterfly for sale 4less. Top care facts for the black white heniochus heniochus acuminatus care level.

The black and white heniochus butterfly heniochus acuminatus has a bold pattern of white and black bands contrasted with bright yellow fins and it has a wonderful long extension to its dorsal fin they are very hardy and peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish but may become aggressive towards other butterflies with a similar pattern or coloration in smaller tanks. 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. When swimming the elongated white dorsal filament moves like a banner in the wind. Gray patches on banner.

Fish not as active today and did not eat. The fin still has half of the filament on and the other half is just a thin. 125 gallon water conditions. I do 5 gallon water changes on 75 gal every other day.

With caution minimum tank size. Size 9 invertebrate safe. This species of heniochus is not considered reef safe.