{"id":3935,"date":"2026-02-17T01:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/diamond-butterfly-fish-hemitaurichthys-polylepis\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T01:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:09:10","slug":"diamond-butterfly-fish-hemitaurichthys-polylepis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=diamond-butterfly-fish-hemitaurichthys-polylepis","title":{"rendered":"Diamond Butterfly Fish Hemitaurichthys Polylepis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"176\">Diamond Butterfly Fish \u2013 <em data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"174\">Hemitaurichthys polylepis<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"461\"><strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"191\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"194\" \/>The Diamond Butterfly Fish is an elegant schooling species, easily identified by its diamond-shaped silvery-white body with subtle shading and clean black markings. Its active swimming behavior and schooling nature bring life and movement to large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"581\"><strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"474\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\" \/>Found across the <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"517\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, including the Maldives, Philippines, and Great Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"790\"><strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"595\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"598\" \/>Primarily <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"625\">planktivorous<\/strong>, feeding on zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, they adapt to <strong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"787\">frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"919\"><strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"807\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\" \/>Best kept with other <strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"858\">peaceful community fish<\/strong>. They thrive in groups and do well in <strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"916\">large aquariums<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1016\"><strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"936\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\" \/><strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"970\">Non-aggressive and peaceful<\/strong>, making them ideal for mixed-species tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1113\"><strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1039\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\" \/><strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1058\">Intermediate<\/strong> \u2014 requires a large, stable tank and regular feeding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1138\"><strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1136\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<li data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1177\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1175\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1197\">\n<p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1197\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1195\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1227\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1227\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1225\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1267\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1265\">125+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1426\">The <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1299\">Diamond Butterfly Fish<\/strong> is a graceful schooling species, perfect for aquarists seeking a peaceful and striking addition to a fish-only marine setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diamond Butterfly Fish \u2013 Hemitaurichthys polylepis Overview:The Diamond Butterfly Fish is an elegant schooling species, easily identified by its diamond-shaped silvery-white body with subtle shading and clean black markings. Its active swimming behavior and schooling nature bring life and movement to large marine aquariums. 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