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Hemitaurichthys polylepis

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Pyramid Butterflyfish
Pyramid Butterflyfish
Species Hemitaurichthys polylepis
Family Chaetodontidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 283.906 liters
283,905.884 mL

75 US Gallons (283.9L)

Size 7.087 in

15-18 cm (5.9-7.1")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

6-12 years

Habitat

Pacific Ocean

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Pyramid Butterflyfish, Banded Butterflyfish

[edit] Synonyms

Hemitaurichthys zoster

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

This Butterflyfish is one of the few in the family to be considered reef safe. As long as it's kept well fed it should not turn on polyps and other soft corals, it said to be more of a planktonic feeder.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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[edit] External links

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