{"product_id":"forceps","title":"Longnose Butterfly (Forcipiger Flavissimus)","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eLongnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eLongnose Butterflyfish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"45\" class=\"\"\u003eYellow Longnose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is one of the most iconic and recognizable fish on the tropical reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e With its needle-like snout and brilliant yellow body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it looks like a delicate piece of living art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While many butterflyfish are notoriously difficult to keep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"296\" class=\"\"\u003eF. flavissimus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is widely considered one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"343\" class=\"\"\u003ehardiest and most adaptable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e members of the family,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making it a favorite for intermediate marine hobbyists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\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\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Longnose Butterfly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Yellow Longnose,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Forceps Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eForcipiger flavissimus\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\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Indo-Pacific and Tropical Eastern Pacific (Red Sea to Hawaii and Easter Island)\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 22 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 7–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e; shy when first introduced\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Carnivore – Specialist in small invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Moderate (Hardy for a Butterflyfish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\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\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Longnose is defined by its \"geometric\" aesthetic and specialized anatomy:\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Snout:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Features a very long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e tubular snout used for \"plucking\" small prey (like tubeworms and crustacean bits) from deep crevices in the rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Eye\" Spot:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Features a distinct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\" class=\"\"\u003eblack spot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e on the anal fin (near the tail).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This is an evolutionary trick to fool predators into thinking the tail is the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A solid,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e vibrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\" class=\"\"\u003ecanary yellow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e body with a black-and-white mask on the head.\u003c\/span\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\" class=\"\"\u003eVS. Big Longnose (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eF. longirostris\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\" class=\"\"\u003eF. flavissimus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e has a slightly shorter snout and a larger mouth opening compared to its rarer cousin,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Big Longnose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\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\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Precision Picker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This fish is a constant browser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It spends its day \"probing\" the live rock with its long nose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is a natural predator of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"145\" class=\"\"\u003esmall polychaetes (bristle worms)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"183\" class=\"\"\u003efeather dusters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\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\" class=\"\"\u003eReef Safe (with Caution):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\" class=\"\"\u003esafer than most butterflies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It rarely bothers stony corals (SPS\/LPS),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but it will almost certainly eat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\" class=\"\"\u003etubeworms, feather dusters, and small ornamental shrimp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It may occasionally nip at clam mantles or zoanthids if underfed.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Best kept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\" class=\"\"\u003esingly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e unless you have a confirmed mated pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They can be territorial toward their own kind and the very similar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\" class=\"\"\u003eCopperband Butterfly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Excellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\" class=\"\"\u003eTangs, peaceful Wrasses, and Anthias\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Avoid aggressive \"bullies\" that might nip at its long snout or prevent it from feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\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\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003e285L (75 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They need plenty of horizontal swimming space and a mature rockscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\" class=\"\"\u003eextensive live rock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e with many small holes and deep crevices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This allows the fish to use its specialized snout to hunt naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\" class=\"\"\u003epristine water conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and high oxygenation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Stable salinity and low nitrates are key to their longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" class=\"\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Unlike many butterflies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they usually transition well to aquarium life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\" class=\"\"\u003efrozen mysis, finely chopped squid, and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 2–3 times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819289895146,"sku":"18818","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Forceps-Butterflyfish.jpg?v=1769596832","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/forceps","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}