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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Forcipiger longirostris
Longnose butterflyfish
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Forcipiger-longirostris.html
This fish comes from the Ind0 Pacific region and when buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.
Reef compatible. Will eat feet of Urchins
Min. Tank Size 100 litres.
Size 22 cm
Sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.5
Temp. 23 -28 °C
Water Hardness 8-10 °d
Diet It should be fed a varied diet of meaty foods mysis shrimp, crustacean meat, and frozen preparations.