freshwater

African butterfly fish

Pantodon buchholzi
medium
African butterfly fish

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
10cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
60L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
23 to 30C
๐ŸงชpH
6.0 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care 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.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Live insects, freeze dried crickets, floating pellets. Only eats from the water surface. Feed once daily.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Has been bred in captivity but requires specific conditions and expert level care to accomplish successfully.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Bottom dwelling fish, Mid water fish

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Small surface fish, Insects outside tank

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