It depends on the territory that has been outlined by your coralbanded. Also how big is you tank, if you are pushing a 125 gallon reeef tank, I would say go for it, but if this a 30 gallon then I would be sketchy. You can learn by experience, for wild animals do strange things. Go for it!! if not there will be some good food in the tank for everyone and you will be out a couple of bucks.