PantodontidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Pantodon buchholzi 'Butterfly Fish'
Pantodon buchholzi
Origin: West Africa
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–30 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)2–12 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–6 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 12 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- surface
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- predatory at surface; peaceful otherwise
About
Pantodon buchholzi, the African Butterflyfish, is a uniquely evolved surface predator with large pectoral fins that look like wings. Can leap and glide short distances out of water. Cryptic brown patterning mimics fallen leaves from above. Fascinating species-specific display.
Care Guide
Surface-dwelling. Low current. Covered tank essential — excellent leaper. Temperature 23–30°C, pH 6.0–7.5. Feed floating crickets, waxworms, freeze-dried Artemia, floating pellets. Do not keep with surface-active fish.
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