Golden Heniochus RED SEA

Latin Name

Heniochus intermedus

Common Name

Also known as

Red Sea Golden Heniochus, Red Sea Heniochus, Intermedus Heniochus, Heniochus intermedus

Fast Facts

This is a rare and popular item. Be sure to jump on them immediately when available.

This Red Sea Endemic is one of the more durable of the butterflyfish species, and one of a few butterflies that are generally reef safe. It is a very active fish and should be housed in a tank of at least 55 gallons. It will tolerate members of its own kind in the same aquarium, as long as they are introduced to the tank at the same time. Members of a captive group will form a dominance hierarchy. Individuals fight for dominance by butting foreheads and trying to push each other backwards and when they display at each other. It will sometimes clean other fishes.

Sizes

Around 3"-4"

Range in Nature

Red Sea

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

This is a zooplankton feeder that can be housed with corals and other ornamental invertebrates. An occasional individual may nip at some corals.

Availability

Rare, unpredictable availabilty. Never plentiful and sells fast.

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Golden Heniochus RED SEA

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.