Chaetodon falcula versus Chaetodon ulietensis

[snorvich]

I am desirous of adding one of these two butterfly fish to my 350 gallon angel and butterfly reef. Which of these would play best with existing C. semilarvatus, C. marginalis, C. Collare as well as existing Blueface, Emperator, and Scribbled angelfish. Thanks in advance for any opinions.

 

[ntropics]

My Chaetodon falcula is getting along well with C. semilarvatus, miliaris, auriga, ocellicaudus butterflies. As far as others in the tank, no problem with majestic emperor, naso tang, and Centropyge bicolor, ferrugata, or bispinosa (coral beauty).

By the way, I think that the falcula is much prettier than the ulitiensis. More yellow, sharper contrast in the black bars, and that red on the tailfin. Just my opinion though.

Bruce

 

[snorvich]

Thanks Bruce! Exactly what I wanted to know.

 

[ntropics]

Oh, I forgot to add, the falcula and auriga often mistake my tassle file fish for algae, and try to nip at him!! Wait until he's full grown, then he'll be boss!

Bruce

 

[snorvich]

Oh, I forgot to add, the falcula and auriga often mistake my tassle file fish for algae, and try to nip at him!! Wait until he's full grown, then he'll be boss!

Bruce

Yes I saw that fish in your video. I have never kept one but they look interesting. By the way, you need to feed your cat! Thanks again.