freshwater
African butterfly fish
Pantodon buchholzi
medium
Quick stats
๐Size
10cm
๐ชฃMin tank
60L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
23 to 30C
๐งชpH
6.0 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
Fascinating surface dwelling predator with pectoral fins shaped like butterfly wings. Ambush predator that lunges at insects on the water surface. Jumps extremely well so a tight lid is essential.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Live insects, freeze dried crickets, floating pellets. Only eats from the water surface. Feed once daily.
๐ฃBreeding
Has been bred in captivity but requires specific conditions and expert level care to accomplish successfully.
๐คGood tankmates
Bottom dwelling fish, Mid water fish
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Small surface fish, Insects outside tank
