butterflies question

[jay02483]

any1 got exp with butterfly fish...are any suitable for a 46gal reef tank..i was looking into the copperband...

 

[mdntrdr]

I have a 3-1/2" CBB in my 220G. reef.

A 46 seems pretty small as the CBB can get BIG.

 

[Blownsvt]

i have a double saddleback in my 125 gallon reef. Never had a copperband. live aquaria suggests a minimum 50 gallon so you are not too far off. Of course you have te realize they also want to sell fish so....

 

[tcmfish]

A Prognathodes sp. should be fine. Especially one of the smaller ones.

 

[sedor]

Considering the Copperband is an expert fish due to its delicate nature, I fear that over time the size constraints would cause problems

 

[snorvich]

Considering the Copperband is an expert fish due to its delicate nature, I fear that over time the size constraints would cause problems

I agree. Assuming you can get them to eat in captivity at all.

 

[jay02483]

Auriga Butterflyfish---> what bout this one?

 

[tcmfish]

A small one would be okay for a little bit, but really they get too large.

 

[jay02483]

dang i was really looking forward to keeping a butterfly in my 46gal for a centerpiece fish but im totally against keeping a fish in a too small tank

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

I cant think of a single species of BF that would be happy long term in a 46 gallon tank. A dwarf angel would be a much better choice in a tank this size and there are quite a few suitable species to choose from. Do you keep any corals?

 

[tcmfish]

Prognathodes aculeatus
Prognathodes brasiliensis

Those are two I could see keeping in a 46 gallon. Other than that, I would probably avoid all other butterflyfish.

 

[jay02483]

ok here r my plans im redoing my tank that my parents kinda screwed up...(dont live at home)--->im planning on a 46gal tank i got a c-360 canister filter a octopus hob 1000ss i got like 50 lbs of liverock around half of it is cured..i got my 2 clowns in my 15gal qt tank with a couple hermits and a couple snails and an emerald crab. i just want a couple suggestions its going to be a reef tank mostly likely mixed. im experience with a 29gal and a 55gal...but this tank is for my parents house nad i dont want anything too difficult to keep..i was thinking of adding 2-3 pj cardinals...if i do that what else would u add...i really just want a centerpiece fish...help

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

If you didnt want to risk an angel one of the smaller flasher wrasses like a McCoskers would work.

 

[jay02483]

what kind of fish would u keep as a centerpiece if u was in my position

 

[AuroraDrvr]

Prognathodes aculeatus
Prognathodes brasiliensis

Those are two I could see keeping in a 46 gallon. Other than that, I would probably avoid all other butterflyfish.

I'm with him. However, the Brazilian will need cooler waters, IMHO.

 

[tcmfish]

Yeah cooler waters on the brazilian.

 

[jay02483]

ok butterflies are out...what showpiece fish do u guys recommend