Heniochus varius
Scientific Name: Heniochus varius
Common Names: Humphead Bannerfish
Care Level: Moderately difficult
Adult Size: 7.9in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Western and South Pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Cardinalfish, Rabbitfish, Dwarf Wrasses, Anemonefish, Firefish.
Diet: Varied diet, including small meaty foods such as vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, crustacean flesh, and mysid shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.
Tank Size For Adult: 100gal (379l)
Narrative: Add with caution to a reef aquarium; will nip at some sessile invertebrates, including stony coral polyps. Can be housed in a shallow- or deep-water reef tank, if the aquarist is prepared to feed it frequently. A hump on the forehead and a curved horn over each eye make adults of this species highly unusual specimens. Although it takes time to adjust to aquarium foods, this species will often acclimate to captivity, doing best when housed with small, peaceful fishes. If it is harassed by tankmates or the activities of the aquarist, it will not acclimate. Provide a rocky aquascaped with overhangs or caves where it can take shelter. May be kept in pairs, provided both are introduced simultaneously.
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Scientific Name: Heniochus varius
Common Names: Humphead Bannerfish
Care Level: Moderately difficult
Adult Size: 7.9in
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.3
Temperature Range: (F/C) 77-79F/25-26C
Specific Gravity/Hardness Range: 1.023-1.026
Origin/Habitat: Western and South Pacific
Temperament/Behaviour: Peaceful
Compatible Tank mates: Cardinalfish, Rabbitfish, Dwarf Wrasses, Anemonefish, Firefish.
Diet: Varied diet, including small meaty foods such as vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, crustacean flesh, and mysid shrimp, as well as frozen preparations for herbivores.
Tank Size For Adult: 100gal (379l)
Narrative: Add with caution to a reef aquarium; will nip at some sessile invertebrates, including stony coral polyps. Can be housed in a shallow- or deep-water reef tank, if the aquarist is prepared to feed it frequently. A hump on the forehead and a curved horn over each eye make adults of this species highly unusual specimens. Although it takes time to adjust to aquarium foods, this species will often acclimate to captivity, doing best when housed with small, peaceful fishes. If it is harassed by tankmates or the activities of the aquarist, it will not acclimate. Provide a rocky aquascaped with overhangs or caves where it can take shelter. May be kept in pairs, provided both are introduced simultaneously.
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