Singular Bannerfish

(Heniochus singularis)

Heniochus Butterflyfish are also known as Bannerfish. They should be added to large well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and hiding. Heniochus Butterflyfish are considered hardy, will generally adapt well in aquariums and should be kept with other peaceful tank mates. Heniochus Butterflyfish use their long noses to explore cracks and crevices for food and may pick at tube worms, crustaceans and clam mantles if not well fed. A diet of meaty foods including live fortified Brine and mysis shrimp and black or red worms along with herbivore preparations should be provided. If not readily eating try pressing foods into holes or crevices mimicing their natural feeding habits. Heniochus Butterflyfish are considered peaceful and can be kept in groups if added at the same time.

The Singular Bannerfish is also known as the Singularis Heniochus. Quite uncommon in the aquarium trade. Singular Bannerfish are quite elegantly colored, primarily black and white, with a yellow dorsal and caudal fin. Singular Bannerfish can grow to 10".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 125 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH

  • Care: CareModerateModerate CareEasyEasy
  • Behavior: BehaviorSocialSocial
  • Diet: DietHerbivoreHerbivore DietFrozen FoodFrozen Food DietLive FoodLive Food
  • Habitat: HabitatReefReef
  • Light: LightMediumMedium