Heniochus monoceros
| Identification | A bannerfish with black-and-white banding, a yellow rear body and tail, and a single blunt horn above the eyes. The extended dorsal banner is shorter than in the common Heniochus. |
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| Maximum Length | 9.1″ |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 120 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Not reef safe. Feeds on coral polyps, tubeworms and small invertebrates. |
Behavior
A hardy, moderately peaceful bannerfish for a FOWLR aquarium with open swimming space and rock for grazing. Often kept as a pair. Adapts well to aquarium foods.
Diet & Feeding
Mysis, enriched brine, frozen coral/butterfly preparations and marine algae.
Cautions
A coral polyp feeder — not suited to reef tanks.