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African butterflyfish — AI illustration, not an ID reference

African butterflyfish

Pantodon buchholzi

FishFreshwater

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Minimum tank: 150 L
Maximum size: 12 cm
Temperature: 25–30 °C
pH: 6–7.5
Diet: Carnivore

Good to know

Known jumper — cover the tank
Hard to wean onto dry food

Best not combined with

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Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

In the BlubHub app you link your inhabitants to this database and see the care info next to your own water parameters.