{"product_id":"longfin-bannerfish-heniochus-acuminatus","title":"Longfin Bannerfish – Heniochus acuminatus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongfin Bannerfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeniochus acuminatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking Indo-Pacific butterflyfish recognized by its tall, laterally compressed body, contrasting black-and-white pattern, yellow posterior coloration, and exceptionally elongated white dorsal filament. It is also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePennant Coralfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Bannerfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeniochus acuminatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a broad Indo-Pacific distribution extending from the Persian Gulf and East African coast across the Indian and Pacific oceans to Japan, Micronesia, Australia and French Polynesia. FishBase records the species from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–178 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although it is usually encountered between about 15 and 75 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Longfin Bannerfish inhabit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotected lagoons, channels and deeper portions of outer reef slopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Juveniles are frequently solitary, while adults are commonly encountered in pairs. The species generally remains relatively close to reef structure while feeding in the surrounding water column. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some butterflyfishes that depend heavily upon living coral polyps, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. acuminatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is primarily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplanktivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase documents zooplankton, amphipods and other small invertebrates among its foods. Juveniles have also been observed picking parasites from other fishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species reaches a maximum recorded total length of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 cm (9.8 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with FishBase giving approximately 15 cm as a common length. Its deep body and long dorsal filament make it appear considerably larger, so an aquarium should provide generous open swimming room as well as sheltered reef structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeniochus acuminatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longfin Bannerfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pennant Coralfish, Common Bannerfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chaetodontidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible with caution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 9.8 inches (25 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Planktivore \/ carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide substantial open swimming space together with rockwork, caves and sheltered areas. The tall body and extremely long dorsal filament should be considered when planning the aquascape; ample unobstructed swimming room is preferable to a densely packed aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. acuminatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is naturally planktivorous. FishBase documents feeding on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezooplankton, amphipods and small invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/Ecology\/Heniochus_acuminatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishbase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In captivity, offer a varied selection of appropriately sized marine foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods and nutritionally complete marine preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful. FishBase reports that juveniles are often solitary while adults commonly occur in pairs; individuals may also occur in small groups and form schools while feeding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible with caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Although FishBase characterizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH. acuminatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e primarily as a planktivore rather than a specialized coral feeder, I would not describe a butterflyfish as guaranteed safe with every coral or ornamental invertebrate. Individual behavior should be monitored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longfin Bannerfish occur around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erocky and coral reefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including protected lagoons, channels and deeper outer reef slopes. FishBase gives a recorded depth range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–178 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with 15–75 meters being more typical. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juveniles have been documented performing occasional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecleaning behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, picking parasites from the skin of other fishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/5588?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67609090654441,"sku":"WC S2336","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/bannerfish-heniochus-acuminatus-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790894895","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/longfin-bannerfish-heniochus-acuminatus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}