Schooling Bannerfish
(Heniochus diphreutes)

Description

Schooling Bannerfish: Graceful Swimmers for Your Marine Tank

Add serene beauty to your saltwater aquarium with the Schooling Bannerfish. These elegant fish are renowned for their striking patterns and peaceful schooling behavior, bringing dynamic life to your aquatic display.

Overview

The Schooling Bannerfish (*Heniochus diphreutes*) displays a captivating white body adorned with two bold, diagonal black bands. Its most distinctive feature is a long, flowing white dorsal filament, complemented by vibrant yellow fins. Often confused with the Moorish Idol, this species is identifiable by its more rounded snout and deeper body. In the wild, they form large, synchronized schools, gracefully navigating reef environments, and are known to occasionally act as cleaner fish for other species.

Care Level

Considered moderately hardy, the Schooling Bannerfish is generally peaceful and well-suited for a community marine aquarium. They thrive with non-aggressive tankmates and can be kept singly, in pairs, or in groups if introduced simultaneously into a sufficiently large environment. While often considered reef-safe, they may nip at certain corals (especially LPS and soft corals) or invertebrates if not adequately fed, so caution and proper diet are essential.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 450 litres is recommended for a single Schooling Bannerfish to accommodate their active swimming habits; larger tanks (600+ litres) are ideal for groups. Ensure your aquarium has ample open swimming space along with plenty of live rock for shelter and foraging. Maintain stable water parameters: pH of 8.1–8.4, temperature between 23–27°C, and a specific gravity of 1.023–1.026. Moderate to high water flow is also appreciated.

Diet

The Schooling Bannerfish is an omnivore with a preference for meaty foods. Their diet should be varied and include high-quality marine flakes, pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Supplement with spirulina or marine algae. Feed several small portions throughout the day to support their active metabolism.

Why Buy From Us

When you choose to buy Schooling Bannerfish online from us, you’re investing in healthy aquarium fish backed by our commitment to responsible aquatics. We prioritize ethical sourcing and rigorous quarantine protocols, ensuring each fish is vibrant and ready to thrive in your home. Our humane shipping practices guarantee safe arrival, providing you with peace of mind.

• Scientific Name: Heniochus diphreutes
• Common Name / Variant: Schooling Bannerfish
• Maximum Size: 21 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific (East Africa, Red Sea to Polynesia, Hawaii, Japan, Australia)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–27°C
• Lifespan: 5–10 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid to all levels

Add this captivating Schooling Bannerfish to your marine collection today!