Description
A beautiful, schooling butterflyfish with a bright white body, vivid yellow dorsal, tail, and rear body, and a distinctive black facial mask. Unlike most butterflyfish, the Pyramid Butterflyfish is a planktivore, making it one of the few butterflyfish considered highly reef-safe. It is active, peaceful, and often swims in groups in the upper water column.
Lighting
Moderate to strong lighting
(Replicates its natural reef slope habitat)
Placement (Aquarium Zone)
Mid to upper water column
Requires plenty of open swimming space with rockwork for shelter.
Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)
Salinity
1.023–1.026 SG
pH
8.1–8.4
Alkalinity
8–10 dKH
Diet
Planktivore
Foods:
Mysis shrimp
Brine shrimp
Copepods
Finely chopped seafood
High-quality marine pellets
Frozen plankton preparations
Adult Size (up to)
~18 cm (7 inches)
Care Level
Intermediate
