Butterflyfish in SPS tank???

[coral102]

Hey guys,

I am thinking of put some butterflyfish in my SPS tank.

Any advice for reef-safe butterflies?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Jettareefer]

I kept cooperbands, zosters, and pyramids long term without huge problems if you have a enough corals I wouldn't worry to much you just have to roll the dice.

 

[coral102]

I kept cooperbands, zosters, and pyramids long term without huge problems if you have a enough corals I wouldn't worry to much you just have to roll the dice.

Thanks!:thumbsup:

 

[ghostman]

+1 for pyramids. I have a couple, and they do very well. Unique fish for the reef and very peaceful.

 

[twon8]

Schooling banner fish are reef safe as well

 

[coral102]

+1 for pyramids. I have a couple, and they do very well. Unique fish for the reef and very peaceful.

Schooling banner fish are reef safe as well

Thanks for your advices!

 

[jedheuer]

Copper band is a good choice but certain individuals can eat some reef creatures stuff as clams and snails.

 

[tapio]

Hey guys,

I am thinking of put some butterflyfish in my SPS tank.

Any advice for reef-safe butterflies?

Thanks in advance!!!

Black back, C. melannotus IME is safe with SPS. Picks a little on everything but not more than dwarf angels. It eats Sinularia, picks on clams and LPS. So if you only have SPS he will be fine.

 

[coral102]

Copper band is a good choice but certain individuals can eat some reef creatures stuff as clams and snails.

Black back, C. melannotus IME is safe with SPS. Picks a little on everything but not more than dwarf angels. It eats Sinularia, picks on clams and LPS. So if you only have SPS he will be fine.

Good info, I will add with caution. Thanks!!!

 

[tapio]

A little additional information.

I recently put in a small Goniopora and the butterfly is ignoring it, so apparently it does not pick or eat all LPS either. I know for sure that he picked a bubble coral badly before I rescued it to another tank.

 

[skip0211]

Strong +1 for getting a pyramid .. Have mine 3 years in my SPS reef... Great fish!

 

[coral102]

A little additional information.

I recently put in a small Goniopora and the butterfly is ignoring it, so apparently it does not pick or eat all LPS either. I know for sure that he picked a bubble coral badly before I rescued it to another tank.

Strong +1 for getting a pyramid .. Have mine 3 years in my SPS reef... Great fish!

Thanks!!!

 

[seeweed]

I had pyramids they were fine

 

[coral102]

I had pyramids they were fine

Pyramids will be my fist choice!

Thanks for your info.

 

[hunggi74]

I have a Copperband in my mixed reef for about three months now. So far so good. Most peaceful fish in aquarium and doesn't bother my corals. Plus he keeps my aptasia in check.

 

[Funkateer_1]

I keep a Burgess butterfly in my 50 gallon reef tank. Minimal nipping. Very hardy and easy going fish.

 

[trueblackpercula]

copper band is a good choice and pyramid as well

 

[reefmutt]

+1
Pyramids are a great schooling fish, apparently, if you have a big tank..

 

[itche_scratche]

I have cooperband on my sps dominant. So far so good. It keep my tank clean from aitapsa. Love it