{"product_id":"pantadon-butterfly","title":"Pantadon Butterfly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003ePantadon Butterfly Fish (Pantodon buchholzi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eA dramatic surface-dwelling predator with wing-like fins and prehistoric charm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eThe Pantadon Butterfly Fish is one of the most unique freshwater species in the hobby. Instantly recognisable by its wide, wing-shaped pectoral fins and flattened body, this African surface predator spends most of its time hovering just beneath the waterline. It feeds primarily on insects and floating foods, often striking from below with surprising speed. Best suited to calm aquariums with minimal surface agitation, the Butterfly Fish adds an incredible “top-level” focal point to carefully planned setups. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as they are strong jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experienced aquarists and species-focused aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"896\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly or as a compatible pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful but predatory; will eat small surface-dwelling fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691221848141,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/1.1-7-1024x512.webp?v=1771468453","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/pantadon-butterfly","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}