CopperBand Butterfly
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angelsrock
Member
unfortunately butterfly's have a bad reputation for not surviving in tanks, but there are some that do survive. if you do chance it make sure it has a well rounded diet. they love clam as well. good luck
angelsrock
Member
no problem. i agree with you that they are pretty fish though.
tyedyed1
Member
ive had my CB for over a year now and im still working into my reef tank. so yes ....if you get a healthy fish it will be ok in a FO tank. one word of advise, buy a cleaner shrimp at the same time and introduce them into your tank together. there have been times that ive actually seen the shrimp picking small amounts of ick off of him. i havent seen this for a long time now but in the beginning the shrimp saved him more than once from getting sick. the shrimp could be the reason for my success in keeping it healthy.
good luck
nanotanker
Member
NaSoTaNkEr's dad(Mr. Tom) had one for 4 days, it never ate. Take extreme percautions before getting one. do your research.
angelsrock
Member
i agree with the above, cleaner shrimps will help the survival of your butterfly. hopefully if you do buy a cleaner it's not one of those that doesn't clean fish, some of em seem to not be interested in cleaning.
nanotanker
Member
^ Thats Ironic.....oh by the way my Flame Angel has started to accept Formula 1
shooter
New Member
I Have A Copperband Butterfly In A Fish Only Tank.....i Have A 55 Gal With 3 Green Chromis, A Maroon Clown, A Blue Hippo Tang, And A Coral Beauty Angel......he Was The Last Fish I Put In My Tank.....the Main Thing You Need To Do Is Keep Your Water Clean.....i Do A 10-12 Gal Water Change Every 10 Days.....he Isas Healthy As A Horse.......
