copperband butterfly - Aquarium Advice

MoJO'sReef · 09-02-2003, 08:55 PM

i bought a copperband last friday she is eating mysis shrimp and i was wondering what every one is feeding theres and how often do you feed yours?

thanks for all your info

Mike

reefrunner69 · 09-02-2003, 09:09 PM

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I don't have and have never had to care for one, so I can't answer the question...but I just wanted to say, beautiful fish and a great shot!! I would love to see a full tank shot, I just love that purple moonstone coral!! Awesome!!

MoJO'sReef · 09-02-2003, 09:20 PM

ill have to get u 1 soon

triggers · 09-02-2003, 11:59 PM

Indeed a beautiful fish, and it is dissapointing that many don't survive. However it seems you got a good one because it is eating. That is one of the hardest thing to do with this fish.

About the food. with mine I use FORMULA 2, most [acronym:120d6cbbcd="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:120d6cbbcd] sell it (this will help keep its beautiful color). It is a frozen food. Mysid shrimp is good and occasionally I got mine to eat dried krill.

I feed mine once a day. Feed as much as it will eat and make sure all the excess is out so your tank doesn't get polluted.

Hope this helps[/b]

ReefGeekster · 09-04-2003, 12:58 AM

I have one that I rasied from a size of silver dollar and he's the size of a large drink coaster now, he picks at the rocks and I feed him P.E. Mysis shrimp twice a day.

09-09-2003, 03:42 PM

Mine likes frozen bloodworms, frozen mysis and brine shrimp (more so the mysis), and zooplankton. I am interested in finding some type of dried food I could try...no success with either Omega One marine flakes or a few others.

Per the above post, I might try dried krill.

I feed mine usually twice a day, but sometimes just once. I rarely miss a day entirely.

reefrunner69 · 09-09-2003, 03:57 PM

I know lot's of people get these fish to help control aiptasia, I am curious about those that don't...are you ever tempted to buy it a rock covered with aips as a treat?? I think I would be tempted.

09-02-2003, 08:55 PM	#1
MoJO'sReef Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3 Images: 1	copperband butterfly i bought a copperband last friday she is eating mysis shrimp and i was wondering what every one is feeding theres and how often do you feed yours? thanks for all your info Mike

09-02-2003, 09:09 PM	#2
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	to AquariumAdvice.com!! I don't have and have never had to care for one, so I can't answer the question...but I just wanted to say, beautiful fish and a great shot!! I would love to see a full tank shot, I just love that purple moonstone coral!! Awesome!! __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

09-09-2003, 03:57 PM	#7
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	I know lot's of people get these fish to help control aiptasia, I am curious about those that don't...are you ever tempted to buy it a rock covered with aips as a treat?? I think I would be tempted. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

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09-02-2003, 09:20 PM	#3
MoJO'sReef Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3 Images: 1	ill have to get u 1 soon

09-02-2003, 11:59 PM	#4
triggers Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 177	Indeed a beautiful fish, and it is dissapointing that many don't survive. However it seems you got a good one because it is eating. That is one of the hardest thing to do with this fish. About the food. with mine I use FORMULA 2, most [acronym:120d6cbbcd="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:120d6cbbcd] sell it (this will help keep its beautiful color). It is a frozen food. Mysid shrimp is good and occasionally I got mine to eat dried krill. I feed mine once a day. Feed as much as it will eat and make sure all the excess is out so your tank doesn't get polluted. Hope this helps[/b]

09-04-2003, 12:58 AM	#5
ReefGeekster Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 2	I have one that I rasied from a size of silver dollar and he's the size of a large drink coaster now, he picks at the rocks and I feed him P.E. Mysis shrimp twice a day.

09-09-2003, 03:42 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Mine likes frozen bloodworms, frozen mysis and brine shrimp (more so the mysis), and zooplankton. I am interested in finding some type of dried food I could try...no success with either Omega One marine flakes or a few others. Per the above post, I might try dried krill. I feed mine usually twice a day, but sometimes just once. I rarely miss a day entirely.