Yellow Pyramid Butterfly Polylepis

$110.00

8-9cm

Yellow Pyramid Butterfly (Polylepis), Hemitaurichthys polylepis

  • Common Name: Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish
  • Latin Name: Hemitaurichthys polylepis
  • Distribution: The Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish is naturally occurring in the Indo-Pacific region, including the waters of the Red Sea, East Africa, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
  • Max Size: It can reach a maximum size of about 7 inches (18 centimetres) in length.
  • Temperature Range: The ideal temperature is between 75°F and 82°F (24°C – 28°C).
  • pH Range: They prefer a pH range of 8.1 to 8.4.
  • KH Range: The recommended carbonate hardness (KH) range for this species is 8 to 12 dKH.
  • Care Level: Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish require an experienced aquarist’s care due to their delicate nature.
  • Lighting Preference: They prefer moderate to high lighting in the aquarium.
  • Preferred Food: In their natural habitat, Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish primarily feed on zooplankton, small crustaceans, and coral polyps. In captivity, they can be fed a varied diet consisting of high-quality frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped seafood.
  • Behaviour: Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish are generally peaceful and can be kept in groups, although they may exhibit territorial behaviour towards conspecifics. They are active swimmers and spend most of their time exploring the reef and searching for food.
  • Suitable for Reef Tanks: caution should be exercised as they may nip at some coral species.
  • Interesting Facts:
  • They have a specialized mouth adapted for picking at coral polyps and small invertebrates.
  • This species is known to form monogamous pairs during breeding and engage in intricate courtship displays.
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