Copperband Butterfly

big-fish

big-fish

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i am thinking about getting a copperband butterfly fish,,and i have a 30 gal with alot of corals,,,i also did some reserch on it and i would like your opinion on it
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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It does not sound like a good idea at all. Copperbands need much larger tanks, and they typically will pick at corals.
 
jonthefishguy

jonthefishguy

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I would not put it in a small tank like a 30. Thats like locking your kids in a closet and raise them in there. I have a copperbanded and a crowned pearlscale in my tank and they are continuously looking for food. So I simply place rock that is covered in majano anemones ( abou 300 or so) and they tend to eat them all up. I actually have a guy that is infested with them so, I do him the favor of letting my fish clear his live rock.
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

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I agree with all of the above. I'm afraid, IMO, a Copperband in a 30 gal with corals isn't even a close call.
 
hefner413

hefner413

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just go ahead and get a 100+ gallon - you'll want one eventually anyway!
Eh, if only it were only that easy, or that affordable. Geesh!
But yeah, go for a CB when you get a bigger tank. They are awesome fish!
 
watever91

watever91

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would it be alright if i put it in a 55 gallon corner for 2 months and then switch to a 200 gallon cuz im getting a 200 in february. both the tanks r gonna be reefs.
 
jonthefishguy

jonthefishguy

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No, just get your 200 running and then wait awhile for the food to build up and then put one in. Dont rush things, you will only lose.
 
hefner413

hefner413

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CB's can sometimes pick. Mine never has. Some people on here have stories of theirs picking... it's hit/miss. I think overall that they are not as much of a risk as others, like coral beauties, etc.
 
hefner413

hefner413

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200?? That's awesome! Why in February? You going to start a thread and keep us updated with it? I think I'm deciding on 200 being my next size tank.... eventually.
poo, now I'm jealous again!
 
watever91

watever91

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well right now i just started a 55 gallon reef and my mom is like i want one for the family room and im like so excited cuz i can get tangs! im gonna probably push it to 250 lol. but im so excited cuz im gonna be able to get all the fish that cant go in a little 55 corner.
 
hefner413

hefner413

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Originally Posted by watever91
well right now i just started a 55 gallon reef and my mom is like i want one for the family room and im like so excited cuz i can get tangs! im gonna probably push it to 250 lol. but im so excited cuz im gonna be able to get all the fish that cant go in a little 55 corner.
AWESOME!
Yeah, definitely push for what you can get!! 250 would be sweeeet!!!
 
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