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Butterflyfish
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Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish
Scientific Name Forcipiger flavissimus 
Reef Compatible With Caution 
Care Level Intermediate 
Disposition Peaceful 
Min. Tank Size 75 gallons 
Mature Size 8.5 inches 
Diet Carnivore 
Range Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, New Caledonia 
Size Class
15
Curator's Note
Butterflyfish are not recommended for reefs as they may pick at or eat a wide variety of corals, fan worms, and other invertebrates. Most Butterflyfish have been known to pick at Aiptaisia, a parasitic anemone.
Other Common Names
Forceps Fish
Description
The Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish is the one of hardiest and most commonly seen Butterflyfish in marine aquariums. Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish prefer to be in peaceful community tanks.
Diet
Feed a varied diet of small meaty foods, as well as other commercially frozen preparations. To maintain body weight, the Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish may need to be fed up to three times a day.
 
 
 
Item #   Description  
Price
 
Quantity
 
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001930   Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, Small: over 2-2.5", Hawaii
 
$89.99
     
001934   Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Hawaii
 
$99.99
 
 
In Stock
001938   Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Hawaii
 
$119.99
     
001943   Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, X-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Hawaii
 
$149.99
     
 
 
* Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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