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Longnose Butterflyfish — fish species (Forcipiger flavissimus)

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Longnose Butterflyfish

Forcipiger flavissimus

A striking butterflyfish with an extremely elongated snout for picking small invertebrates from crevices. Can be finicky about feeding in captivity.

Care Parameters

Adult size

20 cm

Min tank

300 L

Temperature

24–28°C

pH

8–8.4

Diet

Carnivore

Temperament

Peaceful

Water zone

Middle

Difficulty

Intermediate

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