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Name

Scientific name

Pantodon buchholzi

Described by

Not recorded

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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

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Etymology

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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

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