African Butterfly Fish Males develop their brilliant blue

Males develop their brilliant blue “galaxy” pattern as they mature—each fish displaying a unique constellation of iridescent spots

Additional Information: Often thought of as one of the hardest tropical fish to keep and the ultimate fish to manage to breed due to the high price tag these fish demand with an average adult being anything from £50-£100 each

and graceful vertical glide

calcium absorption

maintained with misting

African Butterfly Fish Males develop their brilliant blueScientific name: Pantodon buchholzi Common names: African Butterfly Fish, Freshwater Butterfly Fish Origin: Native to the Niger and Congo basins in Africa Size: Up to 15 cm (6 in) Appearance: Distinctive large pectoral fins resembling butterfly wings, used for gliding at the waters surface Behavior: Surfacedwelling predator, known to jump; requires a wellcovered aquarium Diet: Carnivorous, feeding on insects and small fish Lifespan: Typically 56 years