wife got me a new fish I dont know what it is
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novahobbies
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+1 on the copperband butterfly. You described it pretty much to a T.
srfisher17
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Originally Posted by ltrobbins
http:///forum/post/3190004
thank you, I looked up the picture and thats my new fish
thank you again
Alan
Good luck, CBs are beautiful fish. They are also quite difficult, demanding fish to keep. I'd sure suggest you thoroughly research a fish before you buy it; and don't take the word of the dealer a gospel. Putting the wrong fish in the tank can lead to disaster.
http:///forum/post/3190004
thank you, I looked up the picture and thats my new fish
thank you again
Alan
Good luck, CBs are beautiful fish. They are also quite difficult, demanding fish to keep. I'd sure suggest you thoroughly research a fish before you buy it; and don't take the word of the dealer a gospel. Putting the wrong fish in the tank can lead to disaster.
florida joe
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(Chelmon rostratus)
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 8"
Color Form: Orange, White, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Australia, Indo-Pacific, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore
Family: Chaetodontidae
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The Copperband Butterflyfish, also known as the Beaked Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish, or Orange Stripe Butterfly, has a long, narrow nose and mouth used for hunting into crevices and holes for food. The Copperband Butterflyfish has yellow-orange vertical bands with a black edging. It has a false eyespot on the rear of the dorsal fin. This is a difficult fish to mistake for any other.
It is best housed in very large reefs, or in peaceful community tanks. It should be kept singly, not with conspecifics or similar butterflyfish, and should not be kept with any stress-inducing fish. Caution should be exercised if housing these fish in a reef aquarium. They may pick on invertebrates, especially anemones and feather dusters. They are an excellent fish when used to control aiptasia, or glass anemones, in the reef aquarium.
The Copperband Butterflyfish is a difficult fish to feed; it is a shy and deliberate feeder that may need a variety of foods offered to it in order to start feeding.
QUICK STATS
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max. Size: 8"
Color Form: Orange, White, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Australia, Indo-Pacific, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore
Family: Chaetodontidae
+ View larger image
The Copperband Butterflyfish, also known as the Beaked Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish, or Orange Stripe Butterfly, has a long, narrow nose and mouth used for hunting into crevices and holes for food. The Copperband Butterflyfish has yellow-orange vertical bands with a black edging. It has a false eyespot on the rear of the dorsal fin. This is a difficult fish to mistake for any other.
It is best housed in very large reefs, or in peaceful community tanks. It should be kept singly, not with conspecifics or similar butterflyfish, and should not be kept with any stress-inducing fish. Caution should be exercised if housing these fish in a reef aquarium. They may pick on invertebrates, especially anemones and feather dusters. They are an excellent fish when used to control aiptasia, or glass anemones, in the reef aquarium.
The Copperband Butterflyfish is a difficult fish to feed; it is a shy and deliberate feeder that may need a variety of foods offered to it in order to start feeding.
srfisher17
Active Member
Good info Joe. I've always had one of these fish and, IMO, the real key is from your post: "and should not be kept with any stress-inducing fish". CBs need peace & quiet to thrive; even a real hyper fish, like a Thalassoma wrasse, can stress them out.
ironeagle2006
Active Member
Then figure mine out. Lives with a Passer Imp and Koran Angel. Racoon Butterfly SFE and Ribbon Eel. Pair of Maroon clowns along with 2 Atl Blue Tangs Blue Regal Tang and Naso Tang. Plus a Yellow head Sleeper Goby and a Shrimp Goby. All in my 150 and that freaking Cooperband runs the Tank.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by ironeagle2006
http:///forum/post/3191554
Then figure mine out. Lives with a Passer Imp and Koran Angel. Racoon Butterfly SFE and Ribbon Eel. Pair of Maroon clowns along with 2 Atl Blue Tangs Blue Regal Tang and Naso Tang. Plus a Yellow head Sleeper Goby and a Shrimp Goby. All in my 150 and that freaking Cooperband runs the Tank.
This hobby sure has an exception to everything.
http:///forum/post/3191554
Then figure mine out. Lives with a Passer Imp and Koran Angel. Racoon Butterfly SFE and Ribbon Eel. Pair of Maroon clowns along with 2 Atl Blue Tangs Blue Regal Tang and Naso Tang. Plus a Yellow head Sleeper Goby and a Shrimp Goby. All in my 150 and that freaking Cooperband runs the Tank.
This hobby sure has an exception to everything.
crypt keeper
Active Member
Originally Posted by ironeagle2006
http:///forum/post/3191554
Then figure mine out. Lives with a Passer Imp and Koran Angel. Racoon Butterfly SFE and Ribbon Eel. Pair of Maroon clowns along with 2 Atl Blue Tangs Blue Regal Tang and Naso Tang. Plus a Yellow head Sleeper Goby and a Shrimp Goby. All in my 150 and that freaking Cooperband runs the Tank.
dude that tanks sounds badass. I gotta see pics.
http:///forum/post/3191554
Then figure mine out. Lives with a Passer Imp and Koran Angel. Racoon Butterfly SFE and Ribbon Eel. Pair of Maroon clowns along with 2 Atl Blue Tangs Blue Regal Tang and Naso Tang. Plus a Yellow head Sleeper Goby and a Shrimp Goby. All in my 150 and that freaking Cooperband runs the Tank.
dude that tanks sounds badass. I gotta see pics.
sargeboy
Member
if your fish doesnt start eating i would try cutting up assorted types of seafood and putting it in a rock or snail shell. i got a copperband butterfly too yeterday and it took in a little bit of that but refuses to eat and froze shrimp. if that doesnt work try a clam on the half shell or live food.