{"id":3275,"date":"2026-02-16T23:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/chocolate-bannerfish-heniochus-pleurotaenia\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:25:40","slug":"chocolate-bannerfish-heniochus-pleurotaenia","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=chocolate-bannerfish-heniochus-pleurotaenia","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Bannerfish Heniochus Pleurotaenia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"168\">Chocolate Bannerfish \u2013 <em data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"166\">Heniochus pleurotaenia<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"477\"><strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"183\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\" \/>The Chocolate Bannerfish is a striking butterflyfish relative, known for its bold brown-and-white body coloration accented with golden highlights. Its long, trailing dorsal filament gives it a graceful, banner-like appearance, making it a captivating centerpiece in large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"490\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"493\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"540\">Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, including Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"809\"><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"603\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\" \/>Omnivorous \u2013 in the wild feeds on zooplankton and benthic invertebrates. In aquariums, offer a diet of <strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"806\">frozen mysis, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets or flakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"959\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"826\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\" \/>Best suited to <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"871\">peaceful community fish<\/strong>. Can be kept singly or in small groups when introduced together in a spacious system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1055\"><strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"976\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"979\" \/>Generally <strong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1001\">peaceful<\/strong>, though may become territorial if space is limited.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1164\"><strong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1078\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\" \/><strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1109\">Intermediate to advanced<\/strong> \u2013 requires a large, stable aquarium and varied diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1189\"><strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1187\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1318\">\n<li data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<p data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1228\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1226\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1248\">\n<p data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1248\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1246\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1278\">\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1278\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1276\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\">\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1318\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1316\">125+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1438\">The <strong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1348\">Chocolate Bannerfish<\/strong> is a hardy, active swimmer and a beautiful choice for large fish-only marine aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chocolate Bannerfish \u2013 Heniochus pleurotaenia Overview:The Chocolate Bannerfish is a striking butterflyfish relative, known for its bold brown-and-white body coloration accented with golden highlights. Its long, trailing dorsal filament gives it a graceful, banner-like appearance, making it a captivating centerpiece in large marine aquariums. 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