Longnose Butterfly

[fishinphilly]

I was curious about what you feed these guys, and how you feed them?

 

[salth20addict]

If you are talking about the standard longnose butterfly that is yellow on the back end and white on the face, they are designed to eat critters from between stoney corals. In captivity they will eat pretty much anything once acclimated to the tank. You want to be sure to supply them with meaty foods though. JMO.

 

[wodave]

I feed mine with mysis shrimp.

 

[2563]

Originally Posted by Wodave
I feed mine with mysis shrimp.
Same.

 

[nicetry]

Mysis is fine. Variety is best so offer some finely minced clam and mussel from time to time. They have specialized feeding requirements due to the extremely small mouth so anything you give should be a fine consistency.

 

[yimmy]

Mine eats anything that goes into the tank, he will eat alagea sheets,mysis,bloodworms,flake food, and any frozen carnivore or herbivore food.