{"product_id":"african-butterfly-fish-pantodon-buchholzi","title":"African Butterfly Fish (Pantodon buchholzi)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7787651657601204685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the African Butterfly Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7787651657601204685\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe African Butterfly Fish (\u003cem\u003ePantodon buchholzi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a unique freshwater fish known for its distinctive appearance and surface-dwelling habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7787651657601204714\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have large pectoral fins that resemble butterfly wings and are typically brownish or grayish with a silver sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7787651657601204743\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are ambush predators, with upward-facing eyes and a large, upturned mouth adapted for catching insects and small fish at the water's surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7787651657601204772\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are relatively hardy and can live for up to 10 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"d892fe2e-0b48-4230-9a9b-25b4682e3344\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"7787651657601204772\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"d892fe2e-0b48-4230-9a9b-25b4682e3344\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 40 Gallons, this species prefers and thrives in wider aquariums than taller ones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Temperature: 74-86 \u003cspan class=\"frg-ins2\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frg-ins2\"\u003eWater pH: 6.5-7.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Group: \u003cstrong\u003eSolitary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; Frozen Fish Food (Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp), Live Flightless Fuit Flies, Crickets. Individuals may sometimes not accept commercial foods, however offering a higher protein food will suffice if the fish find it palatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with: Bristlenose Pleco, Catfish (Corydoradinae- formerly Corydoras), larger non-agressive or fin-nipping tetras, Elephant Nosed Fish\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52359422476420,"sku":"sku-41964483444830","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/African-Butterfly-Fish-Small-7.webp?v=1782006713","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/african-butterfly-fish-pantodon-buchholzi","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}