I have lost 2 copperbands in the last couple of years. I was gifted one that wouldn't eat no matter what I fed it and I tried everything. The second one decided to wedge itself into a barnacle shell probably trying to catch a pod it had seen and by the time I was able to release it, it was too far gone and never recovered.
I have asked LFSs to feed their copperband and watched as they turned their noses up.at food offered so of course I walk away. However it' was a matter of 3rd time lucky as I bought a very nice specimen yesterday that was eating frozen brine shrimp in the LFS. I hope like one I had many years ago this one will.also eat other things and like a pig.
I would advise if looking to buy a copperband more than most fish you watch closely and ensure it feeds well before purchase. Even when feeding they can be slow to go to the food allowing other fish to take food in front of them before deciding to eat it.
I will keep my fingers cross this one will not only feed but feed well taking food immediately it is fed. They also need a little and often, mine will be fed 4 times a day as well as it browsing on pods.
My new copperband as nice a one as I have seen for sale.
I have asked LFSs to feed their copperband and watched as they turned their noses up.at food offered so of course I walk away. However it' was a matter of 3rd time lucky as I bought a very nice specimen yesterday that was eating frozen brine shrimp in the LFS. I hope like one I had many years ago this one will.also eat other things and like a pig.
I would advise if looking to buy a copperband more than most fish you watch closely and ensure it feeds well before purchase. Even when feeding they can be slow to go to the food allowing other fish to take food in front of them before deciding to eat it.
I will keep my fingers cross this one will not only feed but feed well taking food immediately it is fed. They also need a little and often, mine will be fed 4 times a day as well as it browsing on pods.
My new copperband as nice a one as I have seen for sale.