Copperbanded butterfly fish

[mcmc1717]

I have been thinking about getting a Copperbanded butterfly fish. I realize that they are not reef safe but I want one so that it can eat my ball anemones. I heard that they usually have a low successes rate in the aquarium. So is their anyone with a success?

 

[dbl]

Take a look at this current thread discussing CBB's. It discusses getting them to eat which is not necessarily easy.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/copperband.234448/

 

[Homer Allman]

I purchased one this week and my hippo tang and clown fish killed him in a matter of hours. If you have established fish, check their aggression level before adding one.

 

[bknapp]

Getting them to eat can be difficult, however ordering live black worms is simple and they can't resist them. After getting them to eat the worms slowly transition them to a quality food such as LRS. They're very timid fish and don't do well with confrontation.

 

[SonReef]

I have 2 CBB in my tank... full sps never bother anything.. one eat majano and aiptesia . Great fish to have....

 

[mcmc1717]

Thanks for the help.