Apercula
10/09/2012, 05:34 PM
The Red Sea Raccoon Butterfly has been on my "hope to get one someday" list going back to the '90s when I worked at a fish store that got one in.
There is one currently listed on Diver's Den that is listed at 4inches. This isn't a great time for me to be buying a fish, but I can adjust some plans to accomodate it if I decide to buy it.
Questions,
Long term would a 75g fowlr be suitable for this fish and maybe 3other small fish (clown pair and fairy wrasse)? Live Aquaria lists a minimum 70g, but I'm leary of a fish that can get 8inches in a 4'x18" footprint tank.
If the 75g would be ok as a permanent home, would a 40g breeder, or a standard 55g be ok as a quarantine/temporary home for 3-4 months?
My 75g just finished a velvet wipeout, and I am moving this week. I can get the 40 or 55 set up today at the new place with clean, safe liverock. Then do a total clean up of the 75g and let it sit dry for a couple months to be sure no velvet survives.
Last question, for now, would be feeding. What would be the best bet to get it started, and would there be a reasonable chance to get it on a decent pellet eventually?(nls) I've got a variety of frozen meaty foods available and with some travel can get to fresh seafood like live clams and mussels.
There is one currently listed on Diver's Den that is listed at 4inches. This isn't a great time for me to be buying a fish, but I can adjust some plans to accomodate it if I decide to buy it.
Questions,
Long term would a 75g fowlr be suitable for this fish and maybe 3other small fish (clown pair and fairy wrasse)? Live Aquaria lists a minimum 70g, but I'm leary of a fish that can get 8inches in a 4'x18" footprint tank.
If the 75g would be ok as a permanent home, would a 40g breeder, or a standard 55g be ok as a quarantine/temporary home for 3-4 months?
My 75g just finished a velvet wipeout, and I am moving this week. I can get the 40 or 55 set up today at the new place with clean, safe liverock. Then do a total clean up of the 75g and let it sit dry for a couple months to be sure no velvet survives.
Last question, for now, would be feeding. What would be the best bet to get it started, and would there be a reasonable chance to get it on a decent pellet eventually?(nls) I've got a variety of frozen meaty foods available and with some travel can get to fresh seafood like live clams and mussels.