{"product_id":"horned-heniochus-butterflyfish","title":"Horned Heniochus Butterflyfish","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHorned Heniochus: The Humphead Bannerfish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHorned Heniochus\u003c\/strong\u003e (Heniochus varius), also commonly known as the Humphead Bannerfish or Brown Bannerfish, is a unique and captivating species of butterflyfish. Unlike the more common Bannerfish species, adult \u003cstrong\u003eHorned Heniochus\u003c\/strong\u003e develop a distinctive bony hump on the forehead and small, horn-like protrusions above each eye, which is the source of its common name. The juvenile fish possess the long dorsal streamer common to the genus, but this feature recedes as the fish matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fish exhibits a striking pattern with a dark brown to black lower body, transitioning to a honey-brown dorsal half. It is marked by two prominent white bands that create a triangular dark pattern on its side. Native to the Indo-Pacific, the \u003cstrong\u003eHorned Heniochus\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches a maximum length of about \u003cstrong\u003e7 to 8 inches (18-20 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires an aquarium of at least \u003cstrong\u003e100-125 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide adequate swimming space and room for rocky shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHorned Heniochus\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered to be a moderately hardy fish, but it requires an intermediate level of care due to its specific dietary needs and potential difficulty in acclimating to prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is a \u003cstrong\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wild, feeding primarily on sponges, tunicates, coral polyps, and other benthic invertebrates. In captivity, it should be fed a varied diet of high-quality, meaty frozen foods, such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped clam, and marine-based preparations. They should also be offered herbivore preparations (like algae-based flakes\/pellets) as an occasional supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer multiple small feedings (2-3 times) throughout the day, especially when the fish is first introduced, to encourage feeding and grazing behavior. If it is hesitant to eat, try pressing food into crevices of the live rock to mimic its natural foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is NOT Reef Safe. While generally peaceful toward other fish, the Horned Heniochus has a natural diet of sessile invertebrates. It is highly likely to nip at or completely consume soft corals, large polyp stony (LPS) corals, clam mantles, sponges, and ornamental fan or tube worms. It is best suited for a Fish-Only-With-Live-Rock (FOWLR) setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is generally \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e with most other fish species. However, it may become territorial or aggressive toward other butterflyfish, especially those with similar body shapes, or other members of its own species unless kept in a confirmed mated pair introduced simultaneously. Tankmates should be non-aggressive and capable of competing for food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heniochus varius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horned Heniochus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humphead Bannerfish, Brown Bannerfish, Hunchbacked Coralfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific (Widespread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-8 inches (18-20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful (to other non-similar fish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore (Must be converted to frozen meaty foods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-125 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (Will eat corals and invertebrates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SDC","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":67893169258728,"sku":"rrj1791986121677","price":55.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small\/Medium","offer_id":67893169291496,"sku":"lig1791986121678","price":72.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":67893169324264,"sku":"uyo1791986121679","price":76.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium\/Large","offer_id":67893169357032,"sku":"tig1791986121680","price":96.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":67893169389800,"sku":"glc1791986121681","price":126.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4570\/4424\/files\/horned-heniochus-butterflyfish_1.webp?v=1791986126","url":"https:\/\/glitzdrapefit.shop\/products\/horned-heniochus-butterflyfish","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}