Most reef safe butterfly for a 120g

[Cthulukelele]

I'm looking for recommendations for a mostly reef safe butterflyfish that I could house in a 120g tank. The most likely fish to give it problems is an established tomini tang, so a fish with some backbone would be preferred over say a copperband. Thanks!

 

[CasperOe]

Following! :-) I feel "reef safe" butterfly is somewhat of a myth, so would be nice to hear others opinions!

 

[bobnicaragua]

Pyramid

 

[Derrick0580]

Second the pyramid, never had one but all research I’ve seen points to them being reef safe.

 

[Cthulukelele]

Following! :) I feel "reef safe" butterfly is somewhat of a myth, so would be nice to hear others opinions!

Yeah that's my feeling as well. I've always loved them, but I want to know if any could handle being in a softy and anemone tank. Their movement pattern is fascinating.

 

[Cthulukelele]

Pyramid and kleini are the 2 that seem the most reasonable

 

[nereefpat]

The pyramid and its close cousin the H. zoster are the only real reef safe butterflies we have in the hobby.

Hopefully the tang doesn't beat on whatever you choose.

 

[jda]

I agree with Pyramid and Zoster are the only 100%. Copperband, longnose and their close relatives are pretty good bets - they can decimate pod and worm populations, though.

 

[Brandont21]

I have a kleini, so far so good. Gets along with my tangs

 

[PedroYoung]

Have a 3-some of pyramids and love em. One time they started picking on a gonni, but otherwise mode citizens