{"product_id":"longnose-butterfly","title":"Longnose Butterfly","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eLongnose Butterflyfish – Description \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longnose Butterflyfish\u003cbr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eForcipiger flavissimus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaetodontidae\u003cbr data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific (from Hawaii to the Red Sea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eLongnose Butterflyfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is instantly recognizable by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eelongated snout\u003c\/strong\u003e, used to extract small prey from crevices in coral and rock. 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Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard reef lighting (if kept with corals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate flow to simulate reef conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eIn the wild, Longnose Butterflyfish feed on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003esmall invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eworms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003ecrustaceans\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eIn captivity, offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eFrozen brine shrimp (enriched)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eChopped seafood (clam, shrimp, squid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003ePrepared marine carnivore foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eOccasional live blackworms or pods for enrichment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e🔁 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eFeed 2–3x per day\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep them healthy and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e🤝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eCan be kept with other non-aggressive fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eMay be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e toward other butterflyfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eUse caution in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003ereef tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e—individuals may nip at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eFeather dusters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eLPS corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eSmall crustaceans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eZoanthids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e🧼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eSpecial Care Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eNeeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eample live rock\u003c\/strong\u003e for grazing and exploration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eQuarantine before introducing to main display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eNot recommended for tanks with delicate ornamental inverts or expensive corals unless behavior is observed over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eLongnose Butterflyfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003estunning, elegant swimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e that can thrive in a well-maintained marine aquarium. 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