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08-20-2005, 10:51 AM
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Aquarium Advice Freak
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Bannerfish - Are they picky eaters?
I was thinking of getting a pair of these, but someone cautioned that they were picky eaters.
Any thoughts?
Mike
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120 g FOWLR, Pro Clear 200 19 gal. sump (bio balls removed), 50# Walt Smith FiJi LR, 150# reefersrock base, 300# DSB, Iwaki MD 20 return, (2) Rio 600s, (2) Hagen 802s, Amiracle Quad II skimmer, (2) Coralife 4 X 65s, 2 Lebo moonlights, (2) 120 mm vent. fans,
(2) Perc. Clowns, (1) Yellow Tang, (1) cleaner shrimp, (2) Henis, pending: Foxace Lo, Flame Angel, blue legs, scarlets, 4 emerald crabs, nassarius snails, 50 mexican turbos, (1) good bankruptcy attorney when this hobby blows out of control!
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08-20-2005, 11:40 AM
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I was told by a lfs person that they are pretty hardy, but they are a butterfly fish. It is probably a 50/50 shot.
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55 gal cycling. Will be FOWLR.
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08-20-2005, 02:19 PM
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bannerfish like all butterflyfish can and will sometimes be picky eaters, though they are one of the members of the family most suited to aquarium life.
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08-25-2005, 02:09 AM
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i believe they are pretty hardly. AKA the poor mans idol (generally because they are cheaper, hardier and have more appetite than the moorish idol) i think you'd be okay just make sure you see them feed at the LFS
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08-25-2005, 09:18 AM
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I am looking to get one of these guys in the near future. I was always under the impression that they are known for hardiness. My only problem is that I don't have a QT and my current fish have been with me for a while. Are Heni's very prone to ich, or are they more on the bullet proof side of the spectrum???
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08-30-2005, 03:47 PM
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Aquarium Advice Freak
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Eating Update: 9/1/05
Well, the 2 Banners are eating pretty well. They're eating frozen Formula One and Two and frozen Brine right now.
Mike
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120 g FOWLR, Pro Clear 200 19 gal. sump (bio balls removed), 50# Walt Smith FiJi LR, 150# reefersrock base, 300# DSB, Iwaki MD 20 return, (2) Rio 600s, (2) Hagen 802s, Amiracle Quad II skimmer, (2) Coralife 4 X 65s, 2 Lebo moonlights, (2) 120 mm vent. fans,
(2) Perc. Clowns, (1) Yellow Tang, (1) cleaner shrimp, (2) Henis, pending: Foxace Lo, Flame Angel, blue legs, scarlets, 4 emerald crabs, nassarius snails, 50 mexican turbos, (1) good bankruptcy attorney when this hobby blows out of control!
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