{"id":2391,"date":"2026-02-16T23:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/black-pyramid-butterfly-fish-hemitaurichthys-zoster\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:09:36","slug":"black-pyramid-butterfly-fish-hemitaurichthys-zoster","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=black-pyramid-butterfly-fish-hemitaurichthys-zoster","title":{"rendered":"Black Pyramid Butterfly Fish Hemitaurichthys Zoster"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"182\">Black Pyramid Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"180\">Hemitaurichthys zoster<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"476\"><strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"197\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"200\" \/>The Black Pyramid Butterfly Fish is a striking schooling species, recognized by its jet-black body contrasted with a bright white triangular \u201cpyramid\u201d marking on its sides. Active, hardy, and peaceful, this butterflyfish adds elegance and movement to large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"588\"><strong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"489\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"492\" \/>Found across the <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"525\">Indian Ocean<\/strong>, including the Maldives, Seychelles, and East African reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"802\"><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"602\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\" \/>Primarily <strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"632\">planktivorous<\/strong> \u2013 feeding on zooplankton in the wild. In aquariums, it adapts well to <strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"799\">frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"968\"><strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"819\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"822\" \/>Best kept in <strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"863\">peaceful community tanks<\/strong>, and thrives in groups or schools. Ideal for <strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"930\">fish-only systems<\/strong>, as it is not considered reef safe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1075\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"985\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\" \/><strong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1019\">Peaceful and non-aggressive<\/strong>, making it a good choice for mixed species aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1179\"><strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1098\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\" \/><strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1117\">Intermediate<\/strong> \u2013 requires a spacious, stable system with frequent feeding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1204\"><strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1202\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1333\">\n<li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1243\">\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1243\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1241\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1263\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1261\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1293\">\n<p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1293\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1291\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1333\">\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1333\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1331\">125+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1526\">The <strong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1371\">Black Pyramid Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is a hardy and attractive schooling species, perfect for aquarists looking to keep a peaceful, active display fish in a large fish-only marine aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Pyramid Butterfly Fish \u2013 Hemitaurichthys zoster Overview:The Black Pyramid Butterfly Fish is a striking schooling species, recognized by its jet-black body contrasted with a bright white triangular \u201cpyramid\u201d marking on its sides. Active, hardy, and peaceful, this butterflyfish adds elegance and movement to large marine aquariums. 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