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Ok... I looked online and I found that copperbanded butterflies are not reef safe but they can go w/ some corals because of there mouth or something. Is this true? If so... what kinds of corals are these corals? I need to know asap because fish order day is today and I love these fish... and coral!

I also need to get all glass tops... anyone have a suggestion for website to order from?

CBB grow very large and I would not recommend them for a tank under 75 gallons.

They eat the pest anenome, Aiptasia and will pick at corals if they dont have enough to eat. Normally, if you keep them well fed and have a good amount of LR they will be okay. Unfortunately, like the mandarinfish, they are often tricky to get to accept prepared foods and are best left for experienced aquarists IMO.

If you feel like you fulfill the requirements, then I'd try this fish.

I'd call your LFS and special order in the glass tops you need. Much easier, especially with the way they can be damaged in shipping.

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

I woudl strongly suggest that this fish only go in a well established tank. These are rather sensitive fish. I'm in complete agreement, these are one of the best looking fish around.

Dan


Dan