Heniochus diphreutes

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False Moorish Idol
False Moorish Idol
Species	Heniochus diphreutes
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L)
Size	20.32 cm 7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.0 - 8.5
Temp.	294.261 K 21.111 °C 529.67 °R 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R70 -75 °F (21.1-23.9°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

False Moorish Idol, Schooling Bannerfish, Hawaiian Pennantfish, Pennant Coralfish

[edit] Sexing

No known visual differences.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful fish that does well in a non-aggressive tankmates and others of their own kind provided the tank is large enough. In small tanks they may become territorial.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods, prefers a meaty diet of both fresh, frozen and prepared foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious tank and is fairly hardy to water parameters. Prefers a medium to strong current.

[edit] Behaviour

A generally peaceful fish, although can be territorial towards its own kind in small tanks. Is generally reef-safe but may eat sessile invertebrates, this is not common however.

[edit] Identification

This fish mimics the colouration on the Moorish Idol, and looks very similar to it's cousin the Heniochus acuminatus. It differs by having a shorter snout and larger eyes. Also the rear black stripe on H. diphreutes splits the center of the anal fin with the white midbody stripe, whereas the black stripe of H. acuminatus ends higher up on the anal fin.

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[edit] External links

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