Pantodon buchholzi

The African Butterfly Fish is known for its unique appearance and behavior. It has a broad, flat body with elongated pectoral fins resembling a butterfly's wings. Behavior and Temperament: - Predominantly a surface dweller, it uses the still water to its advantage to hunt insects and small fish. - Known for its excellent jumping ability; thus, a tightly fitting lid is essential to prevent escape. - Relatively peaceful but can be snappy towards tankmates that invade its upper water column territory. Diet: - Carnivorous; thrives on a diet of live prey such as small fish, insects, and crustaceans. Will accept frozen and freeze-dried alternatives after conditioning. Breeding: - Breeding these fish can be challenging as they prefer quiet, well-planted tanks away from disturbances. The male constructs a bubble nest where the eggs are deposited after spawning.