are CBB really that hard?

[Jack_soho]

I’ve been hearing and doing hundreds of hours on research about the copper banded butterfly and been to multiple Lfs too grab their 2 cents, and from what i’ve gathered is that they aren’t hard you just need a healthy specimen that will eat prepared foods, lmk what you guys think, the more information the better
Thanks again!

 

[20gallonreefer000]

They can be sensitive/picky. Just make sure to observe the one you plan on getting for a while. As long as it's eating and has no signs of illness it should be fine.

 

[Jack_soho]

Ok great, ive seen some people like get them start eating mussels, but yea i agree i think i should keep observing the fish at my LFS

 

[mfinn]

I got one from Dr. Reef last year. It was fully quarantined and eating frozen food when it came.
Didn't have any issues with it after shipping.

 

[Oldreefer44]

They are foragers so a mature tank is important.

 

[exnisstech]

Getting them to eat can be challenging and just because they are eating at a LFS doesn't mean they will continue after being moved. I like to condition them in an observation tank.

This one has been in observation for 60+ days because I'm also growing him out.