{"product_id":"forcipiger-longirostris-futterfest-langmaul-pinzettenfisch-medium-futterfest","title":"Forcipiger longirostris feeding - Longnose Butterflyfish - Medium","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eLongnose Butterflyfish (\u003cem data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eForcipiger longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant and fascinating representative of the butterflyfish family, impressing with its distinctive body shape and targeted feeding behavior. It is particularly popular among saltwater aquarists because it is offered as \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eaquacultured, readily feeding offspring\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable even for more demanding keeping conditions. With its long, narrow snout, it is perfectly adapted to foraging in reef crevices and is an exciting inhabitant for well-structured reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult fish reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e20–22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them medium-sized butterflyfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eForcipiger longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e is instantly recognizable by its vibrant yellow body coloration with a contrasting dark head area and its elongated, pointed snout. This unique appearance makes it a true eye-catcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Longnose Butterflyfish is a peaceful, active swimmer that constantly searches the entire tank for food. It uses its long snout to extract small invertebrates from crevices and reef structures, exhibiting very interesting foraging behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Husbandry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e500 liters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plenty of reef structure, crevices, and hiding places. Open swimming zones should be available for the fish to move freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature: 24–27 °C | pH value: 8.0–8.4 | Salinity: 1.022–1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Longnose Butterflyfish can be well-socialized with other peaceful fish and invertebrates. With sufficient feeding, it rarely shows interest in corals and is therefore well-suited for many reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eAs a readily feeding specimen, \u003cem data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eForcipiger longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e readily accepts frozen and live foods such as mysis, artemia, krill, and finely chopped seafood. High-quality granular food is also often accepted. Its natural foraging behavior is retained, which simultaneously makes it a useful helper in controlling small invertebrates in the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eSpecial Features \u0026amp; Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eThe Longnose Butterflyfish is not only an elegant eye-catcher but also an extremely interesting fish to observe. Due to its specialized feeding behavior and peaceful nature, it is an excellent choice for large reef aquariums. Particularly readily feeding specimens are significantly easier to keep and offer even beginners in butterflyfish care the best chances of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3291\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eForcipiger longirostris\u003c\/em\u003e is an impressive butterflyfish for experienced marine aquarists and ambitious beginners. With its exceptional appearance, fascinating behavior, and problem-free food intake, it is an asset to any well-maintained reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562796769613,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/20208128810_2d33571d07_c.jpg?v=1773959311","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/forcipiger-longirostris-futterfest-langmaul-pinzettenfisch-medium-futterfest","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}