Moorish idol differences?

[sammy32lee]

What are the differences (both physical looks and behaviorally/physiologically) between the heniochus butterfly and the moorish idol? I thought they were the same fish but apparently they are different. Thanks!

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Big difference!Moorish has that beak and the streamer on the dorsal.A more beautiful fish but the most difficult.I can't believe mine is still alive after really not eating anything.They do require very large tanks and do well in schools.I only have one in my 90 and doing okay considering him not eating much.

 

[Pedro Nuno Ferreira]

Hi
Zanclus and Heniochus are different species of different fish families

Here you have Zanclus and here you have Heniochus

If you want to know more about Zanclus have a look here

also I suggest you browse Manhattan reefs fish database

this book is also a good guide

Cheers
Pedro Nuno;-)