The dark knight
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Are they reef safe, they easy to keep?
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Copperband fish
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Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
The Copperband Butterflyfish is a difficult fish to feed; it is a shy and deliberate feeder that may need a variety of foods offered to it in order to start feeding.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+25+212&pcatid=212
Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
The Copperband Butterflyfish is a difficult fish to feed; it is a shy and deliberate feeder that may need a variety of foods offered to it in order to start feeding.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+25+212&pcatid=212
Reef safe is a bit relative. Copperbands have that long mouth which is ideal for getting into rocks or other areas that might have something they love to eat. They are not notorious coral polyp feeders. A lot depends on the individual fish.
I'd say give one a try, but have a plan B just in case things don't work out. Ditto to what @nanoreefing4fun says about feeding. When shopping for one, make sure it's fat, and that it is feeding on something else besides brine shrimp. Don't expect them to eat much in the way of dry foods, but you never know.
I'd say give one a try, but have a plan B just in case things don't work out. Ditto to what @nanoreefing4fun says about feeding. When shopping for one, make sure it's fat, and that it is feeding on something else besides brine shrimp. Don't expect them to eat much in the way of dry foods, but you never know.