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Post by reileywatts Sun 29 Jan 2012, 1:28 am

I'm really wanting to get a Copperband Butterfly. Has anyone had any experience with these?
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Post by ritter678 Sun 29 Jan 2012, 7:24 pm

I have no experience with this fish but these people do.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1492696

It's an awesome fish and if you decide to keep one keep us updated on the progress. I would be interested in following along.
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Post by Siberman Sun 29 Jan 2012, 9:21 pm

They like to feed on small invertebrates such as artemia , aiptasia and sps polyps .
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Post by Grimreefer Sun 29 Jan 2012, 10:41 pm

I would definately fear for my SPS. I have heard that they are nippers.

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Post by reileywatts Sun 29 Jan 2012, 10:55 pm

I've heard that and also read that as well. But I've seen them in several reef tanks with SPS. I guess I'll find out. I'm also looking at getting a Leopard Wrasse, thay look awesome, my buddy in Houston just got one.
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Post by Yeti Mon 30 Jan 2012, 1:55 am

Only thing I can offer in addition is that they can be difficult to get to feed, when you find one, find out what it's been fed at the store. Even better ask to see it feeding?
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Post by reileywatts Tue 07 Feb 2012, 9:42 pm

Update: I picked up a great, healthy Copperband from Lone Star Aquariums last friday(Thanks Jeff). So far, so good. My sailfin wasn't happy with the addition but after a few hours he left him alone. The sailfin is still for sale as soon as I can catch him! I havn't seen the Butterfly eat mysis yet, but I think its do to the abundance of tiny feather dusters in my tank. He is going to town on them. I'm glad too, there are literally hundreds of tiny feather dusters. I'll post pics as soon as my laptop gets back from the shop.
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Post by matt_longview Wed 08 Feb 2012, 1:15 am

How dare you not post pictures! ;-)

Can't wait to see this one.
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Post by reileywatts Wed 08 Feb 2012, 8:59 pm

He's eating frozen mysis shrimp! He wouldn't eat the San Francisco brand but as soon as I put the Piscine brand in he starting eating. Thought it was interesting. I'll get the pics up when I get my laptop back.
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Post by ritter678 Wed 08 Feb 2012, 9:35 pm

reileywatts wrote:He's eating frozen mysis shrimp! He wouldn't eat the San Francisco brand but as soon as I put the Piscine brand in he starting eating. Thought it was interesting. I'll get the pics up when I get my laptop back.

That's good news!

Now hurry up with the pics. Cool
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Can you tell everyone here likes pics.

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Here are the pics....sorry for the delay, just got my laptop back this afternoon. The Butterfly is doing well and is my favorite fish in my tank. Also added a nice Blue Hippo from Lonestar Aquariums today. Thanks for the great looking tang Jeff!
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Post by ritter678 Sun 12 Feb 2012, 12:26 am

Awesome fish! Keep us updated.
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Post by matt_longview Sun 12 Feb 2012, 12:30 am

I love it! :-)

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Post by reileywatts Sun 12 Feb 2012, 12:37 am

Splendid Leopard Wrasse is the last one on the wish list!!
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Post by Yeti Sun 12 Feb 2012, 3:11 am

Tanks looking great, and the Copperband makes an excellent addition for colour and shape
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Post by J.Davis Sun 12 Feb 2012, 3:12 am

Well done Reiley
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Post by Jeff Sun 12 Feb 2012, 6:30 pm

Glad to hear your fish is doing well, tank looks great

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You should post a full tank shot.

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