Heniochus varius
| Identification | A bannerfish with a chocolate-brown and white body, bold diagonal white bands, and a pair of bony horns above the eyes plus a raised nape. Lacks the long trailing dorsal filament of the common bannerfish. |
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| Maximum Length | 7.1″ |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 100 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Not reef safe. Will nip at coral polyps, soft corals and ornamental invertebrates. |
Behavior
A hardy, active bannerfish that is bolder and more aggressive than the common Heniochus. Best kept singly or as a pair in a FOWLR system with plenty of rockwork. Adapts quickly to prepared foods.
Diet & Feeding
Mysis, enriched brine, frozen preparations and marine algae; feeds readily.
Cautions
A coral and invertebrate nipper; more assertive than other bannerfish.