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: 100 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive fish. May nip at corals or sessile invertebrates, especially soft corals and zoanthids, due to its natural diet. Best kept with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish that won't outcompete it for food.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A varied diet of small, meaty foods is crucial. Due to its specialized feeding apparatus, it can be challenging to acclimate to captive diets. Multiple small feedings throughout the day 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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