{"product_id":"pyramid-butterfly","title":"Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis), also known as the Yellow Pyramid or Yellow Zoster Butterflyfish, is peaceful and visually striking. Unlike some finicky butterflyfish, it is hardy and readily accepts prepared foods, making it suitable for intermediate aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts body has a central white or pale yellow triangular \"pyramid\" shape, bright yellow fins, and a dark head and pectoral region. In the wild, they school in open water, feeding on plankton. This behavior and diet make them one of the few truly reef-safe butterflyfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 120–125 gallons minimum for active swimming and reduced stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/b\u003e Ample live rock for hiding, though they prefer swimming in the water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e Stable water quality is key.\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F – 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.020 – 1.026 s.g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.1 – 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 – 12 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyramid Butterflyfish are opportunistic omnivores that feed on plankton. They are easy to feed compared to other butterflyfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e Varied diet of meaty and vegetable foods, including frozen Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, plankton, freeze-dried foods, and dried flake or pellet food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/b\u003e Several small feedings per day to meet their high metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility and Reef Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly peaceful; can be kept singly, as a pair, or in small schools in large tanks (180+ gallons). Avoid aggressive tank mates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReef Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the safest butterflyfish for reefs. Rarely nip at stony corals, but may occasionally nip at Xenia or soft corals if underfed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marine Fish Masters","offers":[{"title":"Small 2-3\"","offer_id":51422603673892,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 3-4\"","offer_id":51422603706660,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 4-6\"","offer_id":51422603739428,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Show 6\"+","offer_id":51422603772196,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7330\/9732\/files\/PyramidButterfly.png?v=1762432174","url":"https:\/\/krffii-gg.myshopify.com\/products\/pyramid-butterfly","provider":"Marine Fish Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}