Banner Fish

Scientific Name: Heniochus acuminatus
Family: Chaetodontidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 400 liters
Maximum Size: 20–25 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Caution

The Bannerfish is a striking butterflyfish with its long white dorsal fin "banner" appearance and contrasting black, white, and yellow colors. Thanks to its graceful swimming, it looks very impressive in large reef and fish-only systems.

Things to Consider

• Requires ample swimming space
• May disturb some corals and tube worms
• May exhibit more natural behavior in groups
• Balanced omnivorous diet is important