Horned Bannerfish (Heniochus varius)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Heniochus varius is a striking white and black butterfly fish with a distinctive elongated dorsal filament extending from the first dorsal spine, giving it a "horned" appearance. The body is predominantly white with bold black vertical bands and a black facial mask, and the dorsal and anal fins are yellow-tipped.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Offer food 2–3 times daily in portions the fish can consume in a few minutes.
Difficulty and care for the Horned Bannerfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich, marine velvet, fin rot, poor acclimation stress
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, occurring from the Red Sea and East Africa through Indonesia and the Philippines to the Great Barrier Reef and Micronesia.
Log Horned Bannerfish in your reef tank
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