Pyramid Butterfly Fish Hemitaurichthys Polylepis

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Pyramid Butterfly Fish – Hemitaurichthys polylepis

Overview:
The Pyramid Butterfly Fish is a peaceful and striking marine species, featuring a sleek body with a pyramid-like pattern of white and grey hues. Known for its schooling behavior, it adds graceful movement and visual appeal to reef and community aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific region, including Hawaii, the Philippines, and northern Australia.

Feeding:
Omnivorous — thrives on marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood, with occasional algae grazing.

Tank Mates:
Ideal for peaceful reef and community tanks, especially in small schools of 3 or more. Compatible with tangs, clownfish, gobies, and other non-aggressive species.

Aggression:
Very peaceful, non-territorial and social when kept in groups.

Experience Level:
Suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists, as they are hardy and adapt well to stable water conditions.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.020–1.025

• Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons

Peaceful, social, and visually elegant, the Pyramid Butterfly Fish brings movement, harmony, and color to larger reef and community marine aquariums.

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

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