Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish
(Heniochus varius)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish
(Heniochus varius)
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Tan, White
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
7"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Tan, White
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
7"
Family
Chaetodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
125 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish, also known as the Humphead Bannerfish, has a dark brown head and body. It has a narrow white band behind the head to the breast and a diagonal white band from the dorsal fin to the base of its tail. The forehead has a hump and there is a curved horn over each eye. Members of the Heniochus genera are often called Bannerfish instead of Butterflyfish.
The Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish may reside in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium that has a rocky aquascape with overhangs or caves for shelter. The Heniochus Brown Butterflyfish may be kept in pairs if both are introduced to the aquarium at the same time. It will acclimate better if tank mates are small, docile fish. It will nip at sessile invertebrates including corals.
Its diet should include herbivore preparations and a variety of meaty items.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 4-1/2"