will copperband butterfly eat clams?

[agoutihead]

the copperband is my new favorite fish... i def want one in my next tank... but im going to def have clams too.
how "reef safe" are copperbands with clams? i.e. crocea maxima etc.

 

[dogstar]

By Barry Neigut...I once had a Copperband Butterfly that was introduced into an established aquarium that contained clams. It never bothered the clams at all, until one day I placed a few new clams into the aquarium and he attacked them within moments. Observation and careful selection of fishes is critical if you tend to be successful with clams.

 

[agoutihead]

so do you think having the clams first might be a good idea? or its hard to say?

 

[watson3]

In the wild, a CBB would LOVE clams..I fed mine clams to get him to start eating...So does my LFS..It is one of the most natural things you could feed him

 

[agoutihead]

but im talking specfic show clams like maximas and crocea...

 

[watson3]

Originally Posted by agoutihead
but im talking specfic show clams like maximas and crocea...

Just brighter and more appetizing..Seriously

 

[agoutihead]

i guess its worth the risk

 

[watson3]

Originally Posted by agoutihead
i guess its worth the risk