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Pyramid Butterfly
| Latin Name | Hemitauricthys polylepis | ||||||
| Common Name | Pyramid Butterfly | ||||||
| Also known as | Yellow Pyramid Butterfly, Zoster Butterfly, Yellow Zoster Butterfly | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE This butterfly is not often available, never plentiful., and sells fast. Jump on them immediately when available! This butterfly is relatively hardy and generally reef safe. It usually will accept most foods offered, including finely chopped seafood, frozen or live brine shrimp, frozen preparations and even flake food. It should be housed in a large tank with plenty of swimming room. Lots of water movement will also be appreciated. Keep it singly, in pairs or in small groups. It is more likely to acclimate to its new home if it is not pestered by its tankmates, although once it has fully adjusted to life in captivity, moderately bold fishes can be introduced. |
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| Sizes | Around 2"-4" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Carnivorous, feed marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and frozen preparations. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Generally reef safe! Safer than copperbands, etc. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Butterflyfish | ||||||
| Availability | Highly unpredictable and never plentiful. Sells FAST! |
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| Add to Cart | Pyramid Butterfly
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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.
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