Diamond Butterfly Fish Hemitaurichthys Polylepis

Diamond Butterfly Fish Hemitaurichthys PolylepisDiamond Butterfly Fish Hemitaurichthys polylepisOverview: The Diamond Butterfly Fish is an elegant schooling species, easily identified by its diamond shaped silvery white body with subtle shading and clean black markings. Its active swimming behavior and schooling nature bring life and movement to large marine aquariums. Origin: Found across the Indo Pacific region, including the Maldives, Philippines, and Great Barrier Reef. Feeding: Primarily

Overview:
The Diamond Butterfly Fish is an elegant schooling species, easily identified by its diamond-shaped silvery-white body with subtle shading and clean black markings. Its active swimming behavior and schooling nature bring life and movement to large marine aquariums.

Origin:
Found across the Indo-Pacific region, including the Maldives, Philippines, and Great Barrier Reef.

Feeding:
Primarily planktivorous, feeding on zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, they adapt to frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets.

Tank Mates:
Best kept with other peaceful community fish. They thrive in groups and do well in large aquariums.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive and peaceful, making them ideal for mixed-species tanks.

Experience Level:
Intermediate — requires a large, stable tank and regular feeding.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.020–1.025
• Minimum Tank Size: 125+ gallons

The Diamond Butterfly Fish is a graceful schooling species, perfect for aquarists seeking a peaceful and striking addition to a fish-only marine setup.