Diamond Butterfly Fish Hemitaurichthys Polylepis

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Diamond Butterfly Fish – Hemitaurichthys polylepis

Overview:
The Diamond Butterfly Fish is an elegant schooling species, easily identified by its diamond-shaped silvery-white body with subtle shading and clean black markings. Its active swimming behavior and schooling nature bring life and movement to large marine aquariums.

Origin:
Found across the Indo-Pacific region, including the Maldives, Philippines, and Great Barrier Reef.

Feeding:
Primarily planktivorous, feeding on zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, they adapt to frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets.

Tank Mates:
Best kept with other peaceful community fish. They thrive in groups and do well in large aquariums.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive and peaceful, making them ideal for mixed-species tanks.

Experience Level:
Intermediate — requires a large, stable tank and regular feeding.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.020–1.025

• Minimum Tank Size: 125+ gallons

The Diamond Butterfly Fish is a graceful schooling species, perfect for aquarists seeking a peaceful and striking addition to a fish-only marine setup.

Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

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