Hemitaurichthys polylepis

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Pyramid Butterflyfish
Pyramid Butterflyfish
Species Hemitaurichthys polylepis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 283.906 liters
283,905.883 mL

75 US Gallons (283.9L)

Size 7.087 in

15-18 cm (5.9-7.1")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

6-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Pyramid Butterflyfish, Banded Butterflyfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Hemitaurichthys zoster

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

This Butterflyfish is one of the few in the family to be considered reef safe. As long as it's kept well fed it should not turn on polyps and other soft corals, it said to be more of a planktonic feeder.

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

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Facts about Hemitaurichthys polylepis
Availability Uncommon
Common name Pyramid Butterflyfish , and Banded Butterflyfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Chaetodontidae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 7.087 in (18 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 75 US Gallon (283.906 liters, 283,905.883 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.2  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Hemitaurichthys polylepis, and Hemitaurichthys zoster
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