PisciDex Species Profile
Freshwater Butterflyfish
Specialized African surface predator with jumping ability, needing a tight lid, floating cover, low current, and surface-oriented foods.
Pantodon buchholzi
Pantodontidae | Africa | Niger and Congo basins
Core Requirements
Tank Size
30 gallons minimum
Adult Size
5 inches
Group Size
Solo
Bioload
2/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
73-86 F
pH
6.5-7.2
Plant Safe
Yes
Invert Safe
No
Data Confidence
medium
Temperature note: Recommended and tolerated temperature ranges currently match the primary care profile.
Care Warnings
- Surface predator that may eat small top-dwelling fish.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Aggression
4/10
Diet
Carnivore
Difficulty
Advanced
Lifespan
5 years
Breeding
Advanced
Schooling
No
Compatibility Tags
Semi AggressiveSolitaryTop WaterPlant SafeBlackwaterSoftwater
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Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.