Schooling bannerfish
Heniochus diphreutes
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68- AffordabilityVery Affordable
- Common NamesFalse Moorish Idol
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityUncommon
- Temperature22.0 - 26.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
- VibrancyVibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Schooling bannerfish
The Schooling bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) is predominantly white with two broad black vertical bands and a long, white dorsal fin streamer. It originates from the Indo-Pacific region. This species is similar in appearance to the closely related Heniochus acuminatus but is distinguished by its schooling behavior. It is well-known in the aquarium trade for its striking appearance and is relatively popular among hobbyists.