Chaetodon rainfordi
- Thread starter LobsterOfJustice
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Not a lot of info around about this fish, so i'm glad someones posted about it.
I have been fortunate enough to keep most of my dream fish, from my wish list. And this fish was at the top of my list, and always will be.
I have had mine for about 2 years now. It is the 2nd specimen i bought. This fish is definitely not reef safe at all. So only for a FO. Small specimens are more difficult to adjust, while medium and large fish are easier (same as the Golden/Addis B/F). Once they start eating everything including flakes, pellets, nori etc. they are very strong and not as fragile as they look. They eat loads and appreciate heavy regular feeding.
I have had the same experience with both of my fish, keeping my first 1 for about a year. It was the first marine fish a ever purchased. It would eat every bit of coral I ever put in the tank, so it turned me into a FO keeper. It died in a tank wipeout from bacterial infection. ( at that time I did not have the knowledge of identifying disease and treating with correct medicine)
The c. Rainfordi I currently have is exactly the same in behaviour to the first. This one was medium size at purchase. It lives in a busy tank with 3 other butterfly fish, 2 tangs and a lot of medium to large angelfish. It never gets disease, when others did. It is a perfect fish for a FO tank with Angels and Butterfly fish.
I have been fortunate enough to keep most of my dream fish, from my wish list. And this fish was at the top of my list, and always will be.
I have had mine for about 2 years now. It is the 2nd specimen i bought. This fish is definitely not reef safe at all. So only for a FO. Small specimens are more difficult to adjust, while medium and large fish are easier (same as the Golden/Addis B/F). Once they start eating everything including flakes, pellets, nori etc. they are very strong and not as fragile as they look. They eat loads and appreciate heavy regular feeding.
I have had the same experience with both of my fish, keeping my first 1 for about a year. It was the first marine fish a ever purchased. It would eat every bit of coral I ever put in the tank, so it turned me into a FO keeper. It died in a tank wipeout from bacterial infection. ( at that time I did not have the knowledge of identifying disease and treating with correct medicine)
The c. Rainfordi I currently have is exactly the same in behaviour to the first. This one was medium size at purchase. It lives in a busy tank with 3 other butterfly fish, 2 tangs and a lot of medium to large angelfish. It never gets disease, when others did. It is a perfect fish for a FO tank with Angels and Butterfly fish.
OK, so I am DEFINITELY eating crow on this thread. My rainfordi eats Formula 2 pellets by Ocean Nutrition like crazy... just like my angels or other "easy" butterflies. Now if only my collare and marginalis would learn from him :lol:
He has also become very settled in... no longer passive. He will either chase off other butterflies, or at least not let them bully him. It's quite interesting to see such a "delicate looking" butterfly acting this way...
He has also become very settled in... no longer passive. He will either chase off other butterflies, or at least not let them bully him. It's quite interesting to see such a "delicate looking" butterfly acting this way...
Big E
Premium Member
Im not one bit suprised............getting a healthy BF from a quality source is half the battle with a lot of these tough to keep BF's.
I'm not speaking of the strict coral eaters, but probably about a dozen or so that have been labled as very difficult to keep alive long term.
I'm not speaking of the strict coral eaters, but probably about a dozen or so that have been labled as very difficult to keep alive long term.
Your rainfordi looks GREAT.
Quick video of him...
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jjk_reef00
New member
Should I be concerned about weight?
Too many potato chips! LOL
jjk_reef00
New member
Very nice, I really want to get one of these.
scubadan206
Member
Very beautiful. Do you guys have any suggestions for what coral to feed Butterflies? Something that is fast growing and easy to propagate.
I'd like a school of raccoons along with several other species. Any suggestions for putting in BF's as a pair? Thanks.
Daniel. :wildone:
I'd like a school of raccoons along with several other species. Any suggestions for putting in BF's as a pair? Thanks.
Daniel. :wildone:
Many of the hardy butterflies, like the raccoon, adapt well to prepared foods and don't need to be fed corals. I've never had much luck pairing butterflies, so I don't try anymore
scubadan206
Member
I've seen some sold as pairs because they were collected as such, but they go for triple or more the price of a single. Keep my eyes open.
Would be cool to get them as juveniles and have them pair up. That way I could be the one asking for a big markup. :strange: I will keep planning and saving for the next upgrade....
Daniel. :wavehand:
Would be cool to get them as juveniles and have them pair up. That way I could be the one asking for a big markup. :strange: I will keep planning and saving for the next upgrade....
Daniel. :wavehand:
