defigart Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I have two Heniochus acuminatus. They both eat Cyclopeese with gusto. Wondering what else they might eat. I am sure that a single item menu can't be healthy in the long run. I have tried small slow-sinking pellets, flake, and something that can best be described as an interesting intermediary of flake and pellet. They have also eaten frozen daphnia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Black and White Heniochus Butterfly - Heniochus acuminatus Also known as: Long-Fin, Reef, Schooling Bannerfish Maximum Size: the Heniochus acuminatus grows up to 10 inches. General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1 to 2 inches; the medium generally 3 to 4 inches; the large generally 5 to 6 inches not including the caudal fin. Minimum Tank Size: The Black and White Heniochus Butterfly prefers a tank of at least 80 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Heniochus acuminatus is a omnivore and likes to eat variety of foods (meats & veggies). Level of Care: The Black and White Heniochus Butterfly is a low maintenance fish. Behavior: The Black and White Heniochus Butterfly may act peacefully toward other fish. Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). Range: Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii. General Notes: Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus 1758) is most often seen in the hobby and trade. Their most common, common names are Reef and Schooling Bannerfish, but both are found in pairs to groups in the wild. The latter species can be distinguished by its much smaller snout/mouth, and more angular anal fin. Juveniles are facultative cleaners in the wild. Long-Fin Bannerfish. Not reef safe as it is known to pick at coral polyps - especially zoanthids, fanworms and feather dusters. I would go with mysis, krill, plankton, algaes, emerald entree....pretty much anything LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Sounds like a pretty hardy fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Neither of mine bother ANY of my corals. Guess I lucked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Yah i have only heard limited accounts of this fish picking corals. How bout some pics?!?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Here is one. I will post more when I able to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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