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African Butterfly Fish - (Pantodon buchholzi)

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African Butterfly Fish - (Pantodon buchholzi)
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🐟 African Butterfly Fish — (Pantodon buchholzi)

The African Butterfly Fish is a unique and captivating surface-dwelling fish native to West and Central African freshwater habitats. Known for its broad, wing-like pectoral fins and remarkable hunting technique, it’s a standout species for aquarists interested in interesting surface feeders.


🌊 Tank Setup

  • 🏠 Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons with a tightly fitting lid to prevent jumping.
  • 🌿 Provide floating plants and subdued lighting to mimic its natural shaded environment.
  • 💨 Low water flow preferred for calm surface conditions.

🍽️ Diet

  • 🦟 Carnivore — feeds on live or frozen insects, small fish, and crustaceans. Requires high-protein diet.

⚖️ Temperament

  • ⚠️ Territorial towards own kind and other surface dwellers — best kept singly or as a mated pair.
  • 🐟 Generally peaceful with bottom and mid-level fish.

🧠 Behavior & Care

  • 🌊 Prefers to stay near the water surface, using its large pectoral fins to glide and ambush prey.
  • 🧪 Requires warm, soft, slightly acidic to neutral water with stable conditions.
  • 📏 Grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length.

📋 At a glance

🔖 Scientific Name Pantodon buchholzi
🐟 Common Name African Butterfly Fish
🌎 Origin West & Central Africa
📏 Size Up to 4" (10 cm)
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
💧 pH Range 6.0–7.0
🐟 Temperament Territorial / Semi-aggressive
🏠 Tank Size 30+ gallons
🍽️ Diet Carnivore
🎯 Experience Intermediate

💡 The African Butterfly Fish is a fascinating surface predator that thrives in well-planted tanks with gentle water flow and plenty of cover, perfect for hobbyists looking for something different.

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