Marginalis butterflyfish

[adtravels]

Hi all

Just snagged one of these badboys, any experience in keeping and or getting them to eat?

 

[eatbreakfast]

They are easier than their copperband cousins. The ones I have experience with all ate mysis right away. But if you have one that isn't eating a few stand-bys are clams on the half shell, black worms, bloodworms, and fish eggs.

 

[adtravels]

Thanks, it's only small. Showing some interest in homemade frozen now so hopefully will pull through.

 

[suta42]

Yeah, easy to feed, will also eat aiptasia. Live worms, fresh shucked oyster etc usually get their interest.
I think a lot of this is the way the fish is caught or handled by collectors.

Can’t be compared to copperbands as these are australian. If you ever get australian copperbands you’ll find they’re just as easy. Good luck with your fish!