Butterflyfish – White and Black Heniochus

White and Black Heniochus Butterflyfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 21.25cm (8 1/2″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 5 years

Scientific Name: Heniochus Acuminatus

Coral Safe: Yes with caution (May nip at corals)

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (May nip at sessile invertebrates, crustaceans and ornamental worms)

Approx. Purchase Size:  2-3 inches

The white and black heniochus butterflyfish, scientific name Heniochus Acuminatus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. White and black heniochus butterflyfish can grow up to 8 ½” and can live up to 5 years. White and black heniochus butterflies are omnivores. White and black heniochus butterflyfish can live alone or in pairs or small groups if there is adequate space. White and black heniochus butterflyfish may nip at coral or sessile invertebrates and crustaceans and ornamental worms. Keeping them well fed can help lesson the chances of the fish bothering coral and inverts. White and black heniochus butterflyfish will swim out in the open during the day and hide in caves to sleep.