copperband butterfly - Aquarium Advice

chris20 · 03-22-2006, 10:06 PM

whats the minimum tank size for a copperband butterfly?

**Fluff** · 03-22-2006, 10:08 PM

At least 50g. Here is a profile on them. Lando (an advisor on the forums) has had great success with his and I'm sure will be along to offer some great advice.

http://www.fantasyreef.com/database/...id=7&item_id=8

**lando** · 03-24-2006, 08:04 AM

this is a difficult fish to keep due to it's deliberate eating habbits. When sourcing out a copperband see if you can get one from Australia asoppossed to the Indio. They tend to be hardier and have beeter collection/transport methods. I have found LOTS of mature LR to be the key in keeping these fish, as well as a healthy pod population. they do eat small crustations. Mine likes cyclop-eeze as well.

03-22-2006, 10:06 PM	#1
chris20 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 37	copperband butterfly whats the minimum tank size for a copperband butterfly?

03-22-2006, 10:08 PM	#2
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,811 Images: 29	At least 50g. Here is a profile on them. Lando (an advisor on the forums) has had great success with his and I'm sure will be along to offer some great advice. http://www.fantasyreef.com/database/...id=7&item_id=8 __________________ ~Cindy

03-24-2006, 08:04 AM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,652 Images: 46	this is a difficult fish to keep due to it's deliberate eating habbits. When sourcing out a copperband see if you can get one from Australia asoppossed to the Indio. They tend to be hardier and have beeter collection/transport methods. I have found LOTS of mature LR to be the key in keeping these fish, as well as a healthy pod population. they do eat small crustations. Mine likes cyclop-eeze as well. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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