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Cod Fish
05/20/2011, 11:06 PM
I was thinking about adding a copperbanded butterfly to my tank. I know the risks with coral nipping but I was more concerned about it being a good tank mate for my other fish. I have a yellow tang, coral beauty, 3 clowns, lawnmower blenny and a six line wrasse. Any thoughts?
Mike31154
05/20/2011, 11:14 PM
Copperbands are difficult to keep alive long term. They're finicky eaters and tend to starve to death. Can't advise on tank mate compatibility.
Cod Fish
05/20/2011, 11:17 PM
Thanks, scratch that idea. I'm looking for a unique addition to the tank with a medium size if anyone gas any suggestions.
snorvich
05/21/2011, 04:47 AM
Your six line may potentially make other fish selection difficult.
Cod Fish
05/21/2011, 07:41 AM
I don't think it will be a problem. The six line has been the most docile fish in the tank
MCCOOL
05/21/2011, 10:50 AM
I agree with snorvich, It may be docile with it's current tankmates but they almost always become vicious little monsters.

The yellow tang will likely take exception to a copperband as they look similar. I don't see them getting along very well
ReeferBill
05/21/2011, 11:03 AM
When I got a copperbanded after I already had a yellow tang and a hippo it did not survive until I got rid of my 2 tangs. ,Sorry, but what about a beautiful flasher or Fairy Wrasse , or flameback or pygmy angel or dwarf angel. My favorite fish right now is a Midas Blenny . Great personality,,,,.....:fish1:
jhentr
05/21/2011, 01:49 PM
Agree with ReeferBill. The YT will fight with the CBB. If you do buy, make sure it's eating at the store before getting it.
thelizardkin
05/21/2011, 02:15 PM
How big is the tank I have a copperbanded with alot more than that in a 420 and it's doing good
davocean
05/21/2011, 04:46 PM
Tank size would help in advice, and you may want to rethink on having 3 clowns, most likely that will become an issue as they mature.
snorvich
05/21/2011, 06:13 PM
Tank size would help in advice, and you may want to rethink on having 3 clowns, most likely that will become an issue as they mature.

Agree with both of Dave's recommendations.
Cod Fish
05/21/2011, 10:39 PM
Tank is a 90 gallon with 25 gallon sump and side refugium. I looked up some up reeferbill's suggestions and got some interesting images when I googled beautiful flasher, probably shoulder of added wrasse to my search. I hope the clowns don't become an issue they have been together for 3 years now in multiple setps.
thelizardkin
05/22/2011, 04:22 AM
If your having a hard time getting it eating try live black worms mine loves em