{"product_id":"brown","title":"Brown Masked Bannerfish (Heniochus Monoceros)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrown Masked Bannerfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eHeniochus monoceros\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eBrown Masked Bannerfish\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eMasked Bannerfish\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eUnicorn Bannerfish\u003c\/b\u003e, is a striking and sophisticated member of the Butterflyfish family. It is often favored by aquarists who want the iconic \"Bannerfish\" silhouette—characterized by an elongated dorsal filament—but with a more unique, earthy color palette compared to the common Schooling Bannerfish (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"369\"\u003eH. acuminatus\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Brown Masked Bannerfish, Masked Bannerfish, Unicorn Bannerfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eHeniochus monoceros\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (East Africa to the Tuamotu Islands, north to Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 23 cm (approx. 9 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–10+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; generally shy and non-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivore – Requires a varied diet of meaty foods and vegetable matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate (Needs a well-established system)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Brown Masked Bannerfish is distinguished by its graphic \"masked\" face and unique body features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Mask\":\u003c\/b\u003e Features a broad, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003edark brown to black vertical band\u003c\/b\u003e that covers the eye and the front of the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Hump\":\u003c\/b\u003e Adults develop a distinctive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003ebony hump or small horn\u003c\/b\u003e on the forehead (above the eyes), which gives them a \"unicorn-like\" profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBody Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e The body is primarily white\/cream with two wide, diagonal brown bands. The tail and the rear of the dorsal fin are a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003evibrant yellow\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Banner:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eHeniochus\u003c\/i\u003e, the fourth dorsal spine is elongated into a white filament, though in this species, the banner is typically shorter and sturdier than in the Schooling Bannerfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike some Butterflyfish that are strictly solitary, the Brown Masked Bannerfish is often found in pairs or small groups. In a large enough tank, they can be kept in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003emated pairs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe (with Caution):\u003c\/b\u003e This is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003enot a reef-safe fish\u003c\/b\u003e. It is known to nip at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003estony corals (SPS\/LPS)\u003c\/b\u003e, soft corals, and especially polychaetes (tubeworms\/feather dusters). It is best suited for a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003eFish-Only-With-Live-Rock (FOWLR)\u003c\/b\u003e system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e They are very peaceful toward other fish. They should not be kept with aggressive \"bullies\" like large Triggers or dominant Tangs that might out-compete them for food or stress them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003epeaceful Tangs, Angelfish, and larger Wrasses\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Because of their size and swimming habits, a minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003e475L (125 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide large, open-ended caves and overhangs. This species likes to have a \"ceiling\" over its head when resting and needs plenty of room to maneuver its tall body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e They are sensitive to high nitrates and ammonia. A high-quality \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eprotein skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e and regular water changes are necessary to maintain the pristine conditions they require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e They are constant grazers. Offer a variety of frozen foods such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003emysis shrimp, finely chopped squid, and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp\u003c\/b\u003e. They also need vegetable matter, so provide \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eNori (dried seaweed)\u003c\/b\u003e and spirulina-based pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Brown Masked Bannerfish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Brown Masked Bannerfish is for the hobbyist who appreciates the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eclassic Butterflyfish shape\u003c\/b\u003e but wants something a bit more \"exotic\" than the standard black-and-white varieties. Its unique forehead hump and earthy \"masked\" face provide a more prehistoric and regal look. If you have a large FOWLR system and are looking for a peaceful, graceful centerpiece that won't harass its tank mates, the Masked Bannerfish is a perfect candidate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819094630634,"sku":"18782","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Brown-Pennantfish.jpg?v=1769588679","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/brown","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}