Singular Bannerfish (Heniochus singularis)

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Singular Bannerfish

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Singular Bannerfish

Heniochus singularis

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

284 Litres (75 US G.)

Size

17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")

sg

1.02 - 1.025

pH

8 - 8.3

Temp.

23-26°C (73.4 -78.8 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

7-8 years

Habitat

Indo-Pacific

Family

Chaetodontidae




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Origin

Adaman islands to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals, and New Caledonia

Sexing

Requires close examination

Tank compatibility

Peaceful

Diet

Corallivore

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment Specifics

FOWLR tank

Behaviour

Will nip at coral polyps

Identification

Typical Butterflyfish in shape. Juveniles closely resemble juvenile Heniochus monoceros and Heniochus acuminatus. The white ring around the mouth, the black instead of the yellow caudal fin and the complete ocular band distinguishes it from H. acuminatus at all sizes. Adults have black-centered scales in the main white band, juveniles have long banners. Has a mostly black face.

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External links

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