Yellow Longnose Butterfly - Forcipiger flavissimus

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SKU: 253937
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: 0114-bfly

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The Yellow Longnose Butterfly (Forcipiger flavissimus) is bright yellow with a black triangle on the upper part of the head. The lower jaw is white, the caudal fin is clear, and there is a false eye spot on the anal fin. They are also considered by some to be "Reef Safe" as they may not usually bother corals but as with any butterflies, this can be risky. They are known to feed on a wide range of small inverts and crustaceans, including the tube feet of echinoderms like urchins and starfish.

Another species is sometime also available as the Yellow Longnose Butterfly, F. longirostris. This species has identical coloration but a noticeably longer snout that can approach the fish's entire body length in relative length. The snout on F. flavissimus is usually about half the length of the body. F. longirostris also has small black spots on its throat/chin area.


Butterflyfish consist of a large number of fish found in the aquarium trade from the Chaetodon, Chelmon, Forcipiger, and Heniochus genuses, among others from the family Chaetodontidae. The family ranges in length from 3 inches up to close to 12 inches in length. Butterflies are usually roughly oval in body shape but longer fins make some appear elliptical or diamond-shaped. They resemble and are sometimes confused with angelfish (family Pomacentridae) but angelfish have a cheekspine that is not found in butterflies.

Butterflies are generally community fish in nature. Though some more pugnatious species may terrorize smaller or more docile fish, most can be kept with a wide range of community tankmates. Most butterfly species are not "reef safe" and will eat corals and polyps. In fact, some more delicate butterflies require corals as part of their natural diet. Butterflies may also harm smaller crustaceans (crabs and shrimp) and may pick at inverts like clams, feather dusters, anemones and similar tankmates. Use caution when introducing a butterfly into a tank with inverts; though some are considered "reef safe" by some aquarists, any butterfly may pose a risk to corals and inverts.

The diet of butterflies can vary, as mentioned, based on what they normally eat in the wild. Some very picky species only pick at coral flesh and can be difficult to wean onto an aquarium-based diet. A very varied diet of algae and meaty items like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, scallops, clam, corals, sponges and other items is best. Vitamin supplements can also help get the butterflies all the nutrition they require. While some butterflies are very hardy and suitable for aquarists of all levels, more sensitive species should be attempted by experienced aquarists only.

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Specifications
MPN
0114-bfly
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameYellow Longnose Butterfly
Scientific NameForcipiger flavissimus
DifficultyModerate
Reef SafeYes, with caution
Invert SafeYes, with caution
Community SafeYes
Max Size (in inches)9
Min Tank Size (in gallons)100
OriginIndo-Pacific
Specific Gravity Range1.020-1.024
pH Range8.0-8.4
DietOmnivore
Temperature Range75-82
Internal Id
46120

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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