{"product_id":"african-butterfly","title":"African butterfly(Pantodon buchholzi)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe African butterfly fish (\u003cem\u003ePantodon buchholzi\u003c\/em\u003e) inhabits still waters and sluggish streams in West Africa. Its upturned mouth and wide pectoral fins enable it to glide short distances across the water surface to escape predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30‑gallon tank with a large surface area suits a pair. Keep the water level a few inches from the top and cover the tank securely; these fish leap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain temperatures of 75–82 °F with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Still or gentle water flow replicates their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use floating plants like Salvinia and water lettuce to dim lighting and provide cover. Avoid strong currents that impede their surface hunting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Behaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican butterfly fish are carnivorous surface feeders. They eat insects, spiders and small fish in the wild. Feed floating pellets, small crickets and frozen or live mosquito larvae. They prefer quiet tank mates that occupy lower levels; avoid fin‑nippers or fast swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they are specialised, plan your tank accordingly. Incorporating floating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monsteraquariumon9.com\/pages\/live-plants-for-fish-tanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elive plants for fish tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e adds security and helps mimic their natural environment. With proper care, these living fossils showcase fascinating hunting strategies and gliding displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"1.5-2\"","offer_id":41187398484177,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/products\/image_d778a18f-295d-486d-b549-5ff00a7cf167.jpg?v=1662145672","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/products\/african-butterfly","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}