Longsnout Butterflyfish (Prognathodes aculeatus)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender butterflyfish with a distinctive elongated snout used for picking food from crevices. Body coloration is pale yellow to white with thin vertical dark bars; the snout and anterior head are bright yellow.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, and frequent live or frozen foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans. Target feeding with small portions at multiple times daily may be necessary to ensure adequate intake.
Difficulty and care for the Longsnout Butterflyfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea and throughout tropical coral reef systems from East Africa to the central Pacific.
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