longnose butterfly in 36G bow front....

[cha4218]

Is this ok?
I have 35lbs lr and 20lbs ls with mated clown. Give me some recommendations plz.

Scott.

 

[jon321]

Not really enough room no, certainly not long term. Youll need something in the area of 50-75g minimum. A kleins could work, they are alot smaller and less active than the long nose, or most butterflies for that matter.
Jon

 

[cha4218]

Thanks for the reply.
However, I just looked up Klein. They aren't invertebrate-safe. Is this true? I have 10 turbo snails and a small algae eating crab. I plan on buying 2 more crabs, they are so cute

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Any other recommendations for my tank will be appreciated. Thanks all :jumping: .
Scott.

 

[jon321]

Kleins arnt invert safe as far as corals go. Snails, shrimp, crabs, etc would be RECOMMENDED to be kept with them as they will help keep nitrates down by cleaning leftovers.
As far as fish go, Id go with a dwarf angel. They look sort of like butterflyfish, are hardy, small, relitively cheap, active, and beautiful. Here is a nice variety to choose from with a litle info on each:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/fi...pyge/index.htm
As for butterflies, you could probably get away with auriga, lemon, pebbled, or punctato. I have only personally kept the punctato, but all are smaller butterflies and can be seen here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/Goodchaetodon.htm
Jon