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Name
Scientific name
Pantodon buchholzi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Pantodontidae
Common names
African Butterfly Fish
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The African butterfly fish, Pantodon buchholzi, is a surface-dwelling osteoglossiform from still and slow waters in West and Central Africa…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–30°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Benin, Chad, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Niger, Gabon.
Habitat
It inhabits slow-moving and still waters in creeks, lakes and swamps. These habitats typically have dense aquatic or overhanging vegetation.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres. The width of the tank is far more important than the depth, and if possible a 15"+ wide tank should be used.
Maintenance
This species does best in slightly soft, acidic water, preferably stained with tannins. Any water movement should be kept to a minimum. The aquarium should be …
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 30 °C. Somewhere around the middle of this range, around 77-80°F is best. pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-15°H
Diet
It is mainly an insectivore in nature and a varied diet of live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp, prawn, small mealworms etc. suits it well. It…
Behaviour and compatibility
The butterfly fish is generally quite peaceable, but its trailing finnage offers irresistible temptation to fin-nipping species. Furthermore, it will eat any f…
Sexual dimorphism
The fish can be sexed by looking at the back edge of the anal fin. This is straight in females and convex in males.
Reproduction
Not easy but it is possible. The fish are egg-scatterers. In order to breed them you will need a tank with as large a surface area as possible, with 48"x15" wi…
Notes
The common name of this surface-dwelling species is derived from it's appearance when viewed from above, the large pectoral fins giving it the appearance of a …
References
References
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