Chaetodon burguessi

[yano]

Hi
I'm thinking add a Chaetodon burguessi in my reef (90% SPS with any zoos and clams).
I have read that this butterfly is safe with sps, nip to some LPS and eat aiptasia (glass anemones) but someone can tell me how it behaves with clams and zoos?
Could I keep a pair introducing small specimens and simultaneously or better only one?
Thanks

 

[SDguy]

It will likely also nip at SPS... not everyone agrees if this is detrimental to the SPS or not, long term.

 

[yano]

Thanks SDguy, I,ve actually 3 pigmy angels in my tank. They nip in SPS but no damage in tissue, only polyp retraction...I don´t worry this.
Any experience with burguessi and zoos?

 

[jjk_reef00]

I wouldn't expect zoas to last very long...
Like SDguy said SPS are questionable.
IMO butterfly fish cannot be directly compared to pigmy angels. If a butterfly finds something it likes it will sit there and pick it continuously until it dies. This all depends on the fish, so you may get lucky or you may not. Just don't be surprised when your corals become lunch.

 

[SDguy]

Just get a good fish trap, then try fish you like. If it doesn't work out, no biggie, just remove the fish.

 

[yano]

Ok, thanks for yours comments. Burguessi is a opción for me, but not sure.