African Butterfly Fish
Pantodon buchholzi — Ambush surface predator with wing-like pectoral fins; needs floating plants and a lid.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Pantodon buchholzi |
|---|---|
| Type | oddball |
| Adult size | 5" |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | semi_aggressive |
| Temperature | 75-84°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| GH | 2-12 |
| Diet | Surface insects, frozen crickets/flies |
| Swimming zone | top |
| Care level | moderate |
| Plant-safe | No |