Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – floating insects (crickets, mealworms), floating pellets, frozen foods at surface
Aquarium species profile
African Butterflyfish
Pantodon buchholzi · West and Central Africa
Minimum tank40 gal
Adult size4–5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–86°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Mid- and bottom-dwellers that won't compete at surface; Congo Tetras, Synodontis catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Surface-dwellers, fin-nippers, very small fish (will eat)
Care notes
Surface-dwelling ambush predator with wing-like pectoral fins. Can glide above water. Tight lid essential—jumpers. Best fed live insects.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.