Species profile
African Butterfly Fish
Pantodon buchholziAfrican Butterfly Fish (Pantodon buchholzi) aquarium profile: minimum 40 gallon tank, 5 inch adult size, 75-82°F temperature range, and advanced care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.
Community leaningAdvanced care
40 galMinimum tank
5 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.5
- GH
- 2-12 dGH
- KH
- 1-8 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 1/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- carnivore/insectivore
- Diet difficulty
- 4/5
- Care difficulty
- 4/5
Planning Notes
Surface specialist and jumper; needs a secure lid, calm surface space, and suitable floating foods.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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