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Revision as of 03:36, 13 December 2017

Threeband Bannerfish

Heniochus chrysostomus446.jpg
Threeband Bannerfish

Heniochus chrysostomus

473 Litres (125 US G.)

15.2-17.8cm (6-7 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

3-5 years

Family

Chaetodontidae



Additional names

Pennant Bannerfish, Threeband Bullfish, Pennant Bullfish, Pennant Butterflyfish, Threeband Butterflyfish

Additional scientific names

Heniochus permutatus, Heniochus melanistion, Heniochus drepanoides, Chaetodon teatae


Origin

Indo-pacific


Sexing

Requires close examination


Tank compatibility

Peaceful but not reef safe.


Diet

Eats sponges, and soft coral


Feeding regime

Daily


Environment specifics

FOWLR tank


Behaviour

Should only kept with peaceful tankmates


Identification

The Pennant Bannerfish can be recognized by its colouration. It is white with a black band crossing the head and extending through the ventral fins. Two brown bands cross the body. The snout is yellow; the fourth dorsal fin spine supports an expanded pennant.

Pictures

External links