copperband Butterflyfish!!!

[scuba connor]

i love this fish and am going to get one. i know that the Austrailian ones are more hardy but never saw one in any of my LFSs ??? dose anyone have one in there reef tank ?? please share with me !! and show me some PICS lol

thanks

[flfireman1]

Mine is doing great in my reef tank. Doesnt bother anything and on several occassions I have seen him pull out small bristle worms. However, he wont touch the single aptasia in the tank. Very interesting fish and is now eating frozen foods. He has quickly learned when my tangs get in a feeding frenzy that its feeding time and he comes up from the rocks to eat.

[Yunachin]

The biggest problem with them is they are picky eaters. Some eat aiptasia some don't. Some eat coral, some don't. It is hit or miss. But if you can get them on a steady diet then you will have an excellent addition to your aquarium.

[snorvich]

Yunachin is right on. I agree the Australian ones are more likely to eat.

[scuba connor]

i guese ill try one and see were it gose

[mile sq. reefer]

Just make sure its healthy looking and eating before you purchase. Try to let it settle in if it's a new arrival before purchase. Most reputable LFS should hold it for you to see how it acclimates.