This marine aquarium fish is known as
Brown Heniochus Butterfly, Horned Bannerfish and the correct latin name is
Heniochus varius. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Butterfly Fish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Pacific Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Even it’s peaceful, it is not recommended to keep for beginners.
Horned Bannerfish can grow up to 19 cm what is approximately 7 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 2280cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 353 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Horned Bannerfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.

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