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Phantom Bannerfish
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Phantom Bannerfish

Heniochus pleurotaenia

The Phantom Bannerfish, also known as the Phantom Butterflyfish, has two distinctive "horns" protruding from its forehead when mature, along with a partial white band between its ventral and anal fins. The Phantom Bannerfish can be kept in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium. This species can be terr
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Phantom Bannerfish is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
75 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility