Photo by Jake Graas

Yellow Pyramid Butterfly, Yellow Zoster Butterfly

Hemitaurichthys polylepis

Size: 7 inches

Minimum tank size: 100 gallons

Reef safe: With caution. They may pick at soft corals.

Diet: Meat based foods

Temperament: Peaceful

General: Pyramid butterflies are one of the best reef butterfly additions. They can usually be housed with nearly all coral types although will nip at xenia and other soft corals if underfed. They are reclusive at first and should be provided with plenty of hiding places. Pyramid butterflies may be kept singly or in small groups.

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