Longnose Butterflyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Longnose Butterflyfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive fish. Can be kept singly, in pairs (if introduced simultaneously as juveniles), or in very large tanks with multiple individuals. May nip at sessile invertebrates, especially soft corals and anemones, due to its natural diet.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A varied diet of small, meaty foods is essential, including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and specialized frozen preparations for butterflyfish. Regular feedings (2-3 times daily) are recommended. Excellent water quality is paramount.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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