would a fox face destroy live rock?

cody57

cody57

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i was told by my lfs that butterflies would destroy my live rock by eating it too fast to re-grow. a few people on this site agreed. i'm trying to think of a replacement for the bf. would a fox face do the same damage?:confused:
 
ophiura

ophiura

Active Member
Well, this is odd. I mean, butterflyfish eat various tube worms and things, but don't destroy the LR. IMO, it would be hard to have a butterfly without LR. Foxface eat some types of algae, but I wouldn't consider this destroying LR? The main use of LR, IMO, is in biological filtration (which neither fish will impact), habitat/hiding spots (which both fish will benefit from), and grazing opportunities (which is more natural for fish and may help them adjust to captivity...but means, I guess by some definition, that they are detroying the LR though this seems odd to me).
 
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irenicus

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Yeah, It all hinges on one's particular definition of "destroyed". Butterflies and FoxFaces will graze on live rock.
 
a&m aggie 04'

a&m aggie 04'

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i also have a foxface, great fish. By far the biggest fish in my tank, and doesnt bother a thing- but he does eat ALOT
 
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