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| + | :This Bannerfish can be territorial towards other Bannerfish. They can be kept in pairs or groups in a large enough aquarium, however, in order to keep several they would need to be added to the tank at the same time. Should not be kept with aggressive fish and is otherwise peaceful towards tank mates. Reef safe, and will eat [[aiptasia]]. | ||
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| + | :Phantom Bannerfish are largely plankton eaters in the wild. A diet of frozen, freeze-dried, fresh or flake food is readily accepted. Also provide regular vegetable food source and vitamin-boosting supplements. | ||
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| + | :Feed twice a day. | ||
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| + | :Reef tank | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Should only kept to peaceful tankmates | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:23, 13 December 2017
Phantom Bannerfish
Phantom Bannerfish
Heniochus pleurotaenia
265 Litres (70 US G.)
12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")
8.0 - 8.5
22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)
8-12 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Chaetodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Phantom Bannerfish, Phantom Butterflyfish, Indian Bannerfish
Origin[edit]
- Indo-pacific
Sexing[edit]
- Requires close examination
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This Bannerfish can be territorial towards other Bannerfish. They can be kept in pairs or groups in a large enough aquarium, however, in order to keep several they would need to be added to the tank at the same time. Should not be kept with aggressive fish and is otherwise peaceful towards tank mates. Reef safe, and will eat aiptasia.
Diet[edit]
- Phantom Bannerfish are largely plankton eaters in the wild. A diet of frozen, freeze-dried, fresh or flake food is readily accepted. Also provide regular vegetable food source and vitamin-boosting supplements.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Reef tank
Behaviour[edit]
- Should only kept to peaceful tankmates
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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