Scientific Name: Forcipiger flavissimus
Care Level: Moderate
Description: The Longnose Butterfly is one of the few Butterflies that does extremely well in the home aquarium. This is a good first butterfly purchase, though not necessarily for a beginning hobbyist. Butterflies are a very peaceful species. The family of Butterflyfish get their name from their behavior of fluttering around the reef. This beautiful fish is a hardy aquarium resident.
Size: 2-4 inches
Diet: Brine, Krill, Mysis
Reef Safe: Monitor
Invertebrate Safe: Yes
Origin: Hawaii, Indonesia