Hemitaurichthys polylepsis

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Pyramid Butterflyfish

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This fish comes from the Pacific region .

Reef compatible with caution. May eat polyps and invertebrates.

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 18 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet A varied diet of frozen and freeze-dried foods containing algae are good substitutes and can be supplemented with dried algae and vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp.

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