{"product_id":"longnose-butterflyfish-forcipiger-longirostris","title":"Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger longirostris)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Longnose Butterflyfish is one of the most elegant and characterful butterflies available in the hobby. With its vivid yellow body, striking black-and-white head markings, and an impossibly long, needle-like snout, this fish looks purpose-built for probing into reef crevices after small prey. \u003cem\u003eF. longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e is distinguished from its close relative \u003cem\u003eF. flavissimus\u003c\/em\u003e by a cluster of small black dots on the chest and black coloration that covers the entire eye, rather than just the upper portion. It is one of the better butterflyfish choices for dedicated fish-only and FOWLR systems, and a rewarding fish for keepers who invest time in getting it settled and feeding well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraordinary elongated snout, one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold yellow colouration with sharp contrast against blue reef lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and graceful, with active foraging behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the more aquarium-adaptable butterflies once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24 to 26°C (75 to 79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.024 to 1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8 to 10 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate: Under 20 ppm (stable, mature water chemistry preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Moderate (sensitive to unstable water quality and acclimation stress)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful toward most tankmates, can be territorial toward other butterflyfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe: With caution (generally leaves stony corals alone, but will target tubeworms, small ornamental shrimp, and other small invertebrates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum tank size: 100 gallons, with ample live rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eF. longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e uses its long snout to probe coral branches and reef crevices for small crustacean prey, which it takes whole. In the aquarium, getting this fish onto frozen foods is the key to long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp (primary staple once accepted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen brine shrimp and enriched artemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chopped meaty marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality carnivore pellets as a supplement once trained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressing soft foods into crevices or openings on a piece of dead coral skeleton can encourage finicky new arrivals to begin feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall clams or black mussels on the half-shell placed in the tank can also help entice reluctant feeders, with frozen mysis becoming more readily accepted over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget feeding is often necessary given the narrow snout; feed 2 to 3 times per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful with most reef fish of similar or larger size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be shy when first introduced; more assertive tankmates should be added after this species has settled in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept without others of the same genus unless a confirmed male-female pair, as they can become territorial and fight for territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid very small shrimp and ornamental worms, these will be eaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood companions include peaceful tangs, larger wrasses, and similarly sized passive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth and acclimation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongnose Butterflyfish can be sensitive to ich and other common marine parasites, particularly during the stress of shipping and acclimation. Quarantine is strongly recommended before introduction to a display system. A well-established tank with plenty of live rock for natural foraging opportunities gives this fish the best start. A well established system with ample live rock offering natural feeding opportunities is highly recommended for this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive: 1 Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger longirostris)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour and size can vary between individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow acclimation is strongly recommended, and quarantine before display is encouraged, especially in systems with sensitive or high-value livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53575130743057,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/FORCIPIGERLONGIROSTRISLONGNOSEBUTTERFLY.png?v=1779224069","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/longnose-butterflyfish-forcipiger-longirostris","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}