Chaetodon octofasciatus

[Cantonesefish]

Anyone have experience with these guys? Are the obligate corallivores, or semi-corallivores? I've personally never seen them offered before.

 

[michael_cb_125]

Are ya lookin' at the pair be offered by LA this evening?

~Michael

 

[OneArmedBandit]

From what I understand from reading up on Butterflies I'm thinking about adding to my tank, these guys feed exclusively on coral polyps... -Steve

 

[Cantonesefish]

Michael, how did you know?

Thanks for the response Steve. I just checked fishbase and it does say they feed exclusively on coral polyps. I seem to remember that these are able to adapt to aquarium life, and that they do better in pairs/groups... but I may be thinking of the Rainford's.

 

[michael_cb_125]

I am excited to see this pair of butterflies. I do hope they go to a more experience aquarist, are are put into a full blown reef tank not a bare bones FO.

~Michael

 

[roktsintst]

So did you Get them Chris?

Awesome Price!!!

 

[tcmfish]

Wow, only $90, man what a steal! I hope someone who will appreciate those fish got them!

 

[AuroraDrvr]

Wow, only $90, man what a steal! I hope someone who will appreciate those fish got them!

Let's hope. I was a few seconds too slow typing my login... :uzi:

 

[tcmfish]

Darn, I thought of you immediately.

 

[flameangel88]

Good thing I wasn't home otherwise I would have gone the 'buy first think later' route.

Very nice looking pair and GL to the person that bought it.

 

[Cantonesefish]

Yep, got 'em Ryan, can't believe I was fast enough!

Thanks for the GL wishes, I'll keep you guys updated on their progress! I've been waiting for something really special since my QT opened up...!

 

[Big E]

Those come in all the time at one LFS near me for under $20. I've never seen them eat in the store so I've never tried one, nor have I ever heard of one living past a month or so.

Good Luck with them..........keep us up updated.

 

[AuroraDrvr]

Yep, got 'em Ryan, can't believe I was fast enough!

Thanks for the GL wishes, I'll keep you guys updated on their progress! I've been waiting for something really special since my QT opened up...!

Congrats. Hopefully we'll get to see some pictures when you get them in, and updates along the way on how their doing.

 

[Cantonesefish]

Congrats. Hopefully we'll get to see some pictures when you get them in, and updates along the way on how their doing.

Definitely! I'm really pulling for some long-term success with these guys.

 

[roktsintst]

Great to Hear Chris! I too am very excited to see how they do under excellent care!!!

 

[ShrimpChipGal]

Anyone got the photo or link from DD?

Can't wait to see them!

 

[roktsintst]

here you go!

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/itemdisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=79577

 

[small alien]

lovely fish. good luck.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Is it me, or do I only see seven stripes on each? Unless you count the margin on the posterior fins?

You should ask for a 1/8 refund!!!!

 

[Big E]

It's you..........count the wide light yellow stripes, not the black