This striking fish is often overlooked
by aquarists who assume that it will munch on
their corals. This is unlikley to be the case
but it will nibble tubeworms and similar species.
The long "nose" , or snout is actually
to enable this fish to poke between coral heads
and locate small crustaceans and worms upon
which it feeds.
Like
many butterflyfish
it does not carry
much bodyweight and
needs to be fed
regularly on meaty
foods. Enriched brine
shrimp is a minimum
requirement whether
purchase pre-enhanced
or you supplement
it yourself.
