Species Profile
African Butterfly Fish
Pantodon buchholzi
Oddballssemi-aggressive
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
40 gal
Temperature
73–86°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
top
Diet
Live and frozen insects, surface foods
Notes
Lives at the surface with broad pectoral fins like wings. Eats anything that lands on the water, including small fish at the surface. Jumps after flying prey; tight lid essential. Best as the sole top-dweller with bottom-oriented tankmates.
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