turtlegirl933
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Is there such a thing? I have wanted one for my 35 gal. for a long time, but I can't find the right kind. Any one have any suggestions? Could I have a copperbanded?
Small, reefsafe Butterfly
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spiderwoman
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Pyramid Butterfly is reef safe but your tank is too small for him.
srfisher17
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Originally Posted by jacoby
http:///forum/post/2551552
well a copper butter fly stats
reef safe:monaitor
diet:clams
size:1-2inches
coral safe:no
1"-2" is probably the size being sold at that site. A copperband can easily reach 7-8". I agree, a 35 gal is too small for any butterfly, and way too small for a copperband. Most butterflys are "iffy" in reef tanks; some individuals do well and others of the same species don't. Another "individual fish" situation. However, they all need room.
http:///forum/post/2551552
well a copper butter fly stats
reef safe:monaitor
diet:clams
size:1-2inches
coral safe:no
1"-2" is probably the size being sold at that site. A copperband can easily reach 7-8". I agree, a 35 gal is too small for any butterfly, and way too small for a copperband. Most butterflys are "iffy" in reef tanks; some individuals do well and others of the same species don't. Another "individual fish" situation. However, they all need room.
turtlegirl933
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Are there any angels I could put in?
mx#28
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Originally Posted by turtlegirl933
http:///forum/post/2551625
Are there any angels I could put in?
There are a few dwarf angels (the smaller centropyge sp.) that would be okay in 35 gallons - if they weren't crowded with other fish - but all of them are also a little risky in a reef. Some are worse than others, but I would look at flame angels and coral beauties if you take the risk. They're stunning fish and have a decent record in reefs.
http:///forum/post/2551625
Are there any angels I could put in?
There are a few dwarf angels (the smaller centropyge sp.) that would be okay in 35 gallons - if they weren't crowded with other fish - but all of them are also a little risky in a reef. Some are worse than others, but I would look at flame angels and coral beauties if you take the risk. They're stunning fish and have a decent record in reefs.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by MX#28
http:///forum/post/2551630
There are a few dwarf angels (the smaller centropyge sp.) that would be okay in 35 gallons - if they weren't crowded with other fish - but all of them are also a little risky in a reef. Some are worse than others, but I would look at flame angels and coral beauties if you take the risk. They're stunning fish and have a decent record in reefs.
I agree, a flameback angel is another option. (African variety, if available, IMO.) A Cherub angel is one of the smallest angels and SOMETIMES does well in a reef, very pretty little fish. IMO, all dwarf angels will be good reef fish only sometimes, again, depends on the individual fish. I kept a Flame in my last reef tank for many years; it replaced one that started picking at corals within hours. This was the fish that taught me the hook and line method of fairly painless fish removal!
http:///forum/post/2551630
There are a few dwarf angels (the smaller centropyge sp.) that would be okay in 35 gallons - if they weren't crowded with other fish - but all of them are also a little risky in a reef. Some are worse than others, but I would look at flame angels and coral beauties if you take the risk. They're stunning fish and have a decent record in reefs.