Phantom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia)

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Phantom Bannerfish

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Phantom Bannerfish

Heniochus pleurotaenia

265 Litres (70 US G.)

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

pH

8.0 - 8.5

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

8-12 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Chaetodontidae





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

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