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Yellow Longnose Butterfly
Forcipiger flavissimus
Forcipiger flavissimus, Jordan & McGregor 1898, Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, Forcepsfish. Wide variety of foods taken, rarely corals. Widest distribution of B/Fs, from east coast of Africa to west coast of Central America. There is a reason why these butterflies are ever-popular. They’re gorgeous and they live in captivity. Don’t let their frilly looks throw you. If ever there was a “first-timers” butterflyfish, this would be the one. Yellow Long Nose Butterflyfish or Forcepsfish. |
Maximum Size: the Forcipiger flavissimus grows up to 9 inches. Minimum Tank Size: The Yellow Longnose Butterfly prefers a tank of at least 80 gallons with plenty of places to hide & Diet: The Forcipiger flavissimus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meaty treats. Level of Care: The Yellow Longnose Butterfly is a medium maintenance fish. Behavior: The Yellow Longnose Butterfly may act peacefully toward other fish. Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F). Range: Hawaii. |