For this discussion will use the Four-Eyed Butterflyfish as the type species.
In the wild this species lives primarily off coral polyps and sponges.
Could this diet be maintained for a pair by using a large coral refugium of fast growing corals of faster growing corals, say pocilopora, certain fast growing acropora, and sponges. If the refugium was 2x the size of the DT. And the refugium was allowed to grow to reef size before the fish were added. Moving colonies from fuge to DT. With supplement feedings of prepared frozen diet for angelfish, and live foods.
This is a hypothetical discussion btw, i currently have no plans to do a build in the near future. Simply spotted a pair while snorkeling this morning and my curiosity was peaked. wondering who has kept this species or a species of similar diet needs. And what their setup entailed.
In the wild this species lives primarily off coral polyps and sponges.
Could this diet be maintained for a pair by using a large coral refugium of fast growing corals of faster growing corals, say pocilopora, certain fast growing acropora, and sponges. If the refugium was 2x the size of the DT. And the refugium was allowed to grow to reef size before the fish were added. Moving colonies from fuge to DT. With supplement feedings of prepared frozen diet for angelfish, and live foods.
This is a hypothetical discussion btw, i currently have no plans to do a build in the near future. Simply spotted a pair while snorkeling this morning and my curiosity was peaked. wondering who has kept this species or a species of similar diet needs. And what their setup entailed.