African Butterfly

Name: Pantodon buchholzi (African Butterflyfish) Max Size: Approximately 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) Recommend pH: 6.0-7.5 Recommended Temperature (°F): 75-82°F (24-28°C) Diet: African Butterflyfish are carnivorous and primarily feed on small insects, mosquito larvae, and other small invertebrates. In captivity, they can be fed a diet of live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and small insect larvae. They may also accept high-quality pellets or flakes. Temperament: Semi-aggressive Schooling or Non-Schooling Fish: Non-Schooling Fish (African Butterflyfish are solitary by nature and prefer to be the only representative of their species in the aquarium.) Possible types of tank mates: African Butterflyfish can be kept with other semi-aggressive or larger fish species that won't fit into their mouth. Avoid small or fin-nipping fish as tank mates. Good tank mates can include larger tetras, peaceful cichlids, gouramis, or other similarly sized community fish. Behavior: African Butt