{"product_id":"yellow-longnose-butterflyfish","title":"Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish, \u003cem\u003eForcipiger flavissimus\u003c\/em\u003e, is an unmistakable saltwater fish prized for its brilliant lemon-yellow body and exceptionally elongated, forceps-like snout. A sharply contrasting black upper head, silvery-white lower face, and dark eyespot near the rear of the anal fin complete its distinctive appearance. Its specialized snout allows it to probe deep into reef crevices for small prey that many other marine aquarium fish cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to an exceptionally broad tropical range, this species occurs from the Red Sea and East Africa across the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii and Easter Island, as well as portions of the eastern Pacific. It inhabits exposed seaward reefs and protected lagoon reefs, where adults are often encountered in pairs while searching coral and rockwork for worms, small crustaceans, hydroids, echinoderm tube feet, and other invertebrate foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching approximately 8.5 inches as an adult, the Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish makes an elegant centerpiece for a spacious fish-only aquarium and can also be considered for carefully planned reef aquariums with caution. Compared with strongly corallivorous butterflyfish, it is less dependent on coral tissue, but ornamental invertebrates and some sessile animals may still be investigated or consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 125 gallons\u003cbr\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Carnivore \/ Invertivore\u003cbr\u003eReef Safe: With Caution\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Red Sea, Indo-Pacific, and Eastern Pacific\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eForcipiger flavissimus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature marine aquarium with generous open swimming space and substantial established rockwork. Caves, overhangs, crevices, and branching structures allow the fish to retreat when necessary while also providing the complex surfaces it naturally explores for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquascape should remain open enough for comfortable cruising, particularly as the fish approaches its adult size. Mature live rock is especially valuable because it supports natural populations of small organisms and encourages normal foraging behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to strong water movement, excellent oxygenation, efficient filtration, and stable water quality are recommended. A secure aquarium cover is advisable, particularly during acclimation when a startled specimen may make sudden movements toward the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish is primarily an invertivore. In nature it feeds on a wide variety of small animal prey, including polychaete worm tentacles, hydroids, small crustaceans, fish eggs, and parts of echinoderms such as sea urchins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn captivity, offer mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped shrimp, clam, mussel, krill, copepod-based foods, and quality frozen marine carnivore blends. Foods can occasionally be placed into rock crevices to encourage the species' natural probing behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly introduced specimens may be reluctant to accept prepared foods immediately. Clam or mussel on the shell, frozen mysis, and finely chopped marine seafood can be particularly useful during acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three smaller meals per day when practical, especially while the fish is establishing itself and maintaining body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish is generally peaceful toward unrelated marine fish and can be housed with many appropriately sized community species. Suitable tankmates include tangs, rabbitfish, peaceful wrasses, clownfish, gobies, cardinalfish, and compatible angelfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults commonly occur in pairs in nature, and established compatible pairs may be maintained in sufficiently spacious aquariums. Keeping a single specimen is generally simpler unless a confirmed pair is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse caution when housing it with similar butterflyfish or closely related \u003cem\u003eForcipiger\u003c\/em\u003e species, as territorial disputes can occur. Highly aggressive or excessively competitive feeders should also be avoided because they may prevent a newly acclimating butterflyfish from obtaining sufficient food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish is reef safe with caution. Unlike many butterflyfish, coral polyps are not the primary focus of its natural diet, and some individuals coexist successfully with corals. However, reef compatibility cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather duster worms, tubeworms, small crustaceans, hydroids, sea urchin tube feet, and other exposed invertebrates may be picked at or consumed. Individual specimens may also investigate certain corals or other sessile organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to reef aquariums where the aquarist accepts some risk to ornamental invertebrates. A fish-only-with-live-rock system remains the most predictable option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 75–80°F\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Gravity: 1.024–1.026\u003cbr\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003eAlkalinity: 8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable salinity, excellent oxygenation, and consistently clean water are more important than maintaining an exact value within these ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialized feeding behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its long snout is adapted for extracting small invertebrates from narrow reef crevices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding acclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly introduced specimens may initially require enticing frozen or fresh marine foods before accepting a broader captive diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe with caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubeworms, small crustaceans, echinoderms, and other exposed invertebrates may be targeted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult swimming space:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults can reach approximately 8.5 inches and require substantial horizontal swimming room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid aggressive food competition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast or highly aggressive feeders can make it difficult for a newly introduced specimen to maintain adequate nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TSA Fish","offers":[{"title":"T","offer_id":52604009251114,"sku":"BUTTERxLongT","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"S","offer_id":52604009283882,"sku":"BUTTERxLongS","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SM","offer_id":52604009316650,"sku":"BUTTERxLongSM","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":52604009349418,"sku":"BUTTERxLongM","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ML","offer_id":52604009382186,"sku":"BUTTERxLongML","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":52604009414954,"sku":"BUTTERxLongL","price":143.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52604009447722,"sku":"BUTTERxLongX","price":164.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XX","offer_id":52604009480490,"sku":"BUTTERxLongXX","price":221.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SH","offer_id":52604009513258,"sku":"BUTTERxLongSH","price":380.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/tsa-fish-yellow-longnose-butterflyfish-1257021085_5114fda0-43ce-4961-994b-e7128b9952aa.png?v=1789406605","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/yellow-longnose-butterflyfish","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}