African Butterfly Fish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping African Butterfly Fish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept with other peaceful to semi-aggressive, surface-dwelling or bottom-dwelling fish that are too large to be considered prey. Avoid fin-nippers or overly boisterous tankmates. Can be kept singly or in a pair/group if the tank is sufficiently large and offers ample surface territory.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-covered tank to prevent jumping. Needs ample surface area with floating plants (e.g., Water Lettuce, Amazon Frogbit) to provide cover and hunting grounds. A gentle surface current is preferred. Live or frozen insect-based foods are essential for optimal health.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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