This species is known as
Singular Bannerfish and the correct latin name is
Heniochus singularius. It belongs to the
Butterfly Fish family. (
e) It's origin is
Pacific Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Can be kept by beginners since it’s a peaceful fish. However, it requires bigger aquariums due to it’s size.
Singular Bannerfish can grow up to 30 cm what is approximately 11 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3600cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 558 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Singular 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.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the picture. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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Document modified on Sun Sep 28 9:21:58 UTC 2008
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