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Longnose butterfly
Longnose butterfly
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£58.00 GBP
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£58.00 GBP
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Longnose Butterflyfish
Scientific Name: Forcipiger flavissimus
Small Fish Safe: Yes
Invert Safe: With caution – may eat small ornamental shrimp or feather dusters
Coral Safe: With caution – generally safe, but individuals may nip at coral polyps
Adult Size: Up to 22 cm
Diet: Carnivore – eats frozen mysis, brine, chopped seafood, and small inverts
Why We Like It:
With its vivid yellow body and extended snout, the Longnose Butterflyfish is an elegant and peaceful addition to larger reef or FOWLR tanks. Its specialised mouth allows it to pick food from crevices, and it generally leaves corals alone, though caution is advised. A striking, graceful species well-suited to calm, mature setups.
Scientific Name: Forcipiger flavissimus
Small Fish Safe: Yes
Invert Safe: With caution – may eat small ornamental shrimp or feather dusters
Coral Safe: With caution – generally safe, but individuals may nip at coral polyps
Adult Size: Up to 22 cm
Diet: Carnivore – eats frozen mysis, brine, chopped seafood, and small inverts
Why We Like It:
With its vivid yellow body and extended snout, the Longnose Butterflyfish is an elegant and peaceful addition to larger reef or FOWLR tanks. Its specialised mouth allows it to pick food from crevices, and it generally leaves corals alone, though caution is advised. A striking, graceful species well-suited to calm, mature setups.
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