African Butterfly Fish Care Guide
Pantodon buchholzi
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Bioload Score
7600
Semi-AggressiveEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 175L (46 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live or frozen foods such as insects, small fish, and crustaceans.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in a community with fish too large for it to eat.
Good to Know
African butterfly fish MUST be kept in a tank with a lid.
Gender Differences
Limited visual differences between males and females.
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