Bannerfish - Are they picky eaters?

[spinman]

I was thinking of getting a pair of these, but someone cautioned that they were picky eaters.

Any thoughts?

Mike

 

[haus]

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.

 

[macman7010]

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.

 

[StripesTheEel]

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

 

[Guest]

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???

 

[spinman]

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