Butterflyfish
Yellow longnose Butterflyfish Med
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About this fish
About this fish
Yellow longnose Butterflyfish Med is a saltwater butterflyfish for the home aquarium, sold under the common name that corresponds to Forcipiger flavissimus. In an aquarium, it’s valued for its graceful, disc-shaped profile and eye-catching look, and it works best as a show fish in a setup with plenty of live rock where it can cruise and pick around.
Features:
- Graceful, disc-shaped swimmer with bold, butterflyfish-style patterning that looks best in a spacious tank
- Appreciates plenty of rock for browsing, perching, and creating visual structure
- Many butterflyfish are known to pick at corals and small invertebrates, so it’s typically better suited to a fish-only (with live rock) system rather than a reef
- Benefits from a varied diet including frozen mysis, clam, and quality prepared foods
- Usually settles in better with stable water quality and peaceful tankmates
- Arrives best with slow acclimation and a quieter spot to help it adjust
Specifications:
- Scientific name: Forcipiger flavissimus
- Tank suitability: Typically best for fish-only setups with live rock (not reef safe)
- Temperament / tankmates: Generally does best with peaceful tankmates
- Diet: Frozen mysis, clam, and quality prepared foods
- Feeding: Several times a day
- Water requirements (general): Stable water quality
