Long-Nosed Butterflyfish
Photo by Jake Graas
Long-Nosed Butterflyfish, Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, Forceps Fish
Forcipiger flavissimus
Size: 10 3/4 inches
Minimum tank size: 70 gallons
Reef safe: With caution. They can be used to control aptasia but may pick at LPS, soft coral and clam mantles.
Diet: Meat based foods and aptasia. May nip at corals
Temperament: Territorial
General: Longnose butterflies are a very colorful addition to the hobbyist’s tank, but should be added with caution in reef tanks. They may be used to control aptasia anemeones but are a much less safe option than copperband butterflies. Longnosed butterflies tend to nip at LPS, soft corals and clam mantles.
