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African Butterflyfish
Pantodon buchholzi
Order Osteoglossiformes. The Osteoglossids are a group of 'primitive' fish which are represented by the Arowanas, the Gymnarchid Knife Fish (Aba Aba), the Mormyrids (Elephant Noses), the Notopterid Knife Fish and the Arapaima (one of the largest of all freshwater fish).
Origin: Western Africa, stillmoving waters
Temperature: 78-80°F 26-27°C
Ease Of Keeping: Moderate
Aggressivness: Easy going. May snap at other surface swimmers
Lighting: Dim to medium
Adult Size: 4-4.5 inches 10-15cm
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Feeding: Crickets/other insects, FD shrimp, sometimes flake
Spawning Method: Hard but can be done
The Butterflyfish, African Butterflyfish, or Freshwater Butterflyfish has a flat head and back that is a light brown or greenish color with a silver sheen and has dark markings on the fins and underside. Its large pectoral fins are widespread and it uses them to glide over short distances. The wide lizardlike mouth is upturned at the top of the body, and true to form it eats all manner of surface insects.
Though the Butterflyfish, African Butterflyfish, or Freshwater Butterflyfish is generally a good community fish, they can be a bit intolerant of other surface swimming fish and have been know to nip fins. They are a predator and will eat small fish. But on a positive note, they also become quite tame and will eat food from your fingers.
These fish like a loosely planted shallow aquarium best, about 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) deep. One that has more length and width to it rather than depth gives them a large surface area. They do like some floating plant cover to lurk under as well. Be sure you have a good cover on the aquarium as this fish is an excellent jumper.
Pantodon buchholzi
Order Osteoglossiformes. The Osteoglossids are a group of 'primitive' fish which are represented by the Arowanas, the Gymnarchid Knife Fish (Aba Aba), the Mormyrids (Elephant Noses), the Notopterid Knife Fish and the Arapaima (one of the largest of all freshwater fish).
Origin: Western Africa, stillmoving waters
Temperature: 78-80°F 26-27°C
Ease Of Keeping: Moderate
Aggressivness: Easy going. May snap at other surface swimmers
Lighting: Dim to medium
Adult Size: 4-4.5 inches 10-15cm
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Feeding: Crickets/other insects, FD shrimp, sometimes flake
Spawning Method: Hard but can be done
The Butterflyfish, African Butterflyfish, or Freshwater Butterflyfish has a flat head and back that is a light brown or greenish color with a silver sheen and has dark markings on the fins and underside. Its large pectoral fins are widespread and it uses them to glide over short distances. The wide lizardlike mouth is upturned at the top of the body, and true to form it eats all manner of surface insects.
Though the Butterflyfish, African Butterflyfish, or Freshwater Butterflyfish is generally a good community fish, they can be a bit intolerant of other surface swimming fish and have been know to nip fins. They are a predator and will eat small fish. But on a positive note, they also become quite tame and will eat food from your fingers.
These fish like a loosely planted shallow aquarium best, about 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) deep. One that has more length and width to it rather than depth gives them a large surface area. They do like some floating plant cover to lurk under as well. Be sure you have a good cover on the aquarium as this fish is an excellent jumper.
Howdy,
Although they seem passive most of the time, they "wake up" when live food hits the surface. A 20 gal will be too small to allow this spectacular natural feeding behavor to develop. A 55 gal will be well suited for a pair. Toss a cricket in the tank and you'll see what I mean...
Here are mine, I keep 5 in a 220 gal.
HarleyK
Although they seem passive most of the time, they "wake up" when live food hits the surface. A 20 gal will be too small to allow this spectacular natural feeding behavor to develop. A 55 gal will be well suited for a pair. Toss a cricket in the tank and you'll see what I mean...
Here are mine, I keep 5 in a 220 gal.
HarleyK
These "mini-arowanas" are AWESOME... I'm pretty sure you're gonna change your mind about them if you get one. 
Best regards.
Daniel.
Best regards.
Daniel.
I love mine, I have had him for 3 years. My friends get cocky when they come over, because they think they have spotted a dead fish i didnt notice. LOL
I feed mine crickets, feeders, and any insect that flys that enters my home (moth, butterflys).
I feed mine crickets, feeders, and any insect that flys that enters my home (moth, butterflys).