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African Butterfly Fish -
Pantodon buchholzi

African Butterfly Fish - Pantodon buchholzi

£7.00Price

SynonymsPantodon buchholzi macrolepis, Pantodon buchholzi schizonotus

DistributionWidespread through West & Central Africa.

Maximum Size15cm (6")

Temperature23-30°C

Water ParametersSoft and acidic. pH: 5.5-7.0, dH: up to 12 degrees. Peat filtration is highly recommended.

CompatibilitySpecialist community

LightingLow

Sexual DimorphismFemales posses a straighter rear edge to the anal fin and are noticeably plumper when filled with eggs.

FeedingFlake, frozen and live foods

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