Longnose Butterflyfish
(Forcipiger flavissimus)

Description

Longnose Butterflyfish: A Dazzling Marine Jewel for Your Aquarium

Bring the vibrant beauty of the Indo-Pacific reef into your home with the graceful Longnose Butterflyfish, a captivating and active swimmer.

Overview

The Longnose Butterflyfish, *Forcipiger flavissimus*, showcases a striking bright yellow body with a distinctly elongated snout. Its head is elegantly divided: the upper half is black, while the lower half, including its prominent “forceps-like” mouth, is a pristine white. Active and inquisitive, this beautiful marine fish constantly explores rockwork and crevices, occasionally displaying the unique habit of swimming vertically or upside down in its environment, adding intriguing behaviour to your marine display.

Care Level

Considered a moderate care level species, the Longnose Butterflyfish is generally hardy once acclimated, though it requires careful quarantine due to susceptibility to parasites. While peaceful with most tankmates, they can exhibit territoriality towards their own kind or similarly shaped fish. It is generally advised to keep only one per aquarium.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 400 litres is recommended for a single Longnose Butterflyfish, providing ample swimming space and established live rock for foraging and hiding. Stable water parameters are crucial: maintain a pH range of 8.1–8.4 and a temperature between 22–28°C. Provide plenty of rockwork with crevices to support natural behaviours and help them feel secure.

Diet

As a carnivore, the Longnose Butterflyfish requires a varied diet of meaty foods. Offer high-quality frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood multiple times a day to satisfy their constant foraging needs. Their specialized snout is perfectly adapted for extracting small invertebrates from tight spots in your live rock.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Longnose Butterflyfish online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium fish raised with meticulous care. Our robust quarantine protocols ensure each specimen is vibrant and ready to thrive in your marine setup. We are committed to ethical sourcing and humane shipping practices, delivering premium marine life directly to your door, ready for a responsible transition to your aquarium.

• Scientific Name: Forcipiger flavissimus
• Common Name / Variant: Longnose Butterflyfish
• Maximum Size: 22 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific & Eastern Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: Up to 18 years (typically 5-10 years in aquaria)
• Swimming Zone: Mid | Bottom

Add this captivating Longnose Butterflyfish to your marine aquarium today!