Threeband Bannerfish (Heniochus chrysostomus)
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Threeband Bannerfish
Threeband Bannerfish
Heniochus chrysostomus
284 Litres (75 US G.)
15.2-17.8cm (6-7 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Chaetodontidae
Contents
Additional names
- Pennant Bannerfish, Threeband Bullfish, Pennant Bullfish, Pennant Butterflyfish, Threeband Butterflyfish
Additional scientific names
- Heniochus permutatus, Heniochus melanistion, Heniochus drepanoides, Chaetodon teatae
Origin
- Indo-pacific
Sexing
- Requires close examination
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful, but not reef safe.
Diet
- Eats Sponges and Soft Coral, but should accept most meaty foods in the aquarium.
Feeding regime
- Daily, ideally at least 3 times due to their activity level and high metabolism.
Environment specifics
- FOWLR tank with mature live rock on which it can graze.
Behaviour
- Should only kept with peaceful tank mates.
Identification
- The Pennant Bannerfish can be recognized by its colouration. It is white with a black band crossing the head and extending through the ventral fins. Two brown bands cross the body. The snout is yellow; the fourth dorsal fin spine supports an expanded pennant.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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