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== Origin ==
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|identification=:The Pennant Bannerfish can be recognized by its colouration. It is white with a black band crossing the head and extending through the ventral fins. Two brown bands cross the body. The snout is yellow; the fourth dorsal fin spine supports an expanded pennant.
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== Tank compatibility ==
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:Peaceful, but not reef safe.
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:Eats Sponges and Soft Coral, but should accept most meaty foods in the aquarium.
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== Feeding regime ==
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:Daily, ideally at least 3 times due to their activity level and high metabolism.
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== Environment specifics ==
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:[[FOWLR]] tank with mature live rock on which it can graze.
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== Behaviour ==
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:Should only kept with peaceful tank mates.
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== Identification ==
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:The Pennant Bannerfish can be recognized by its colouration. It is white with a black band crossing the head and extending through the ventral fins. Two brown bands cross the body. The snout is yellow; the fourth dorsal fin spine supports an expanded pennant.
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 17 June 2020

Threeband Bannerfish

Heniochus chrysostomus446.jpg
Threeband Bannerfish

Heniochus chrysostomus

284 Litres (75 US G.)

15.2-17.8cm (6-7 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

3-5 years

Family

Chaetodontidae



Additional names

Pennant Bannerfish, Threeband Bullfish, Pennant Bullfish, Pennant Butterflyfish, Threeband Butterflyfish

Additional scientific names

Heniochus permutatus, Heniochus melanistion, Heniochus drepanoides, Chaetodon teatae


Origin[edit]

Indo-pacific


Sexing[edit]

Requires close examination


Tank compatibility[edit]

Peaceful, but not reef safe.


Diet[edit]

Eats Sponges and Soft Coral, but should accept most meaty foods in the aquarium.


Feeding regime[edit]

Daily, ideally at least 3 times due to their activity level and high metabolism.


Environment specifics[edit]

FOWLR tank with mature live rock on which it can graze.


Behaviour[edit]

Should only kept with peaceful tank mates.


Identification[edit]

The Pennant Bannerfish can be recognized by its colouration. It is white with a black band crossing the head and extending through the ventral fins. Two brown bands cross the body. The snout is yellow; the fourth dorsal fin spine supports an expanded pennant.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]