Schooling Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes)
Fish in the family Chaetodontidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Schooling Bannerfish has a predominantly black and white striped body with a distinctive white snout and a notably elongated dorsal fin filament that extends well above the body. Adults display bold vertical banding and retain the characteristic banner-like extension of the anterior dorsal fin rays throughout their lives.
Diet and feeding
In the wild, Heniochus diphreutes feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans. In captivity, provide high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and copepods, supplemented with quality flake or pellet foods designed for planktivorous reef fish.
Difficulty and care for the Schooling Bannerfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich (marine white spot disease), head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), parasitic infections, poor feeding response in newly imported specimens
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found in coral reef environments at depths of 5–50 meters.
Log Schooling Bannerfish in your reef tank
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