Cooperband butterfly

[endlessblue]

Ok guys I have read that this fishy may nip at coral but I haven't found out which ones. Do they nip
on Zoa, Xenia, Acans, monti???

Has anyone seen this fish nip these corals, I mean actually seen it?? Thank cheers

 

[snorvich]

Clams and meaty LPS as well as all feather dusters. 50% chance of not nipping. 50% chance of eating at all. And 50% chance of eating aiptasia.

 

[alton]

I have had two and neither nipped at anything but aptaisia. And only one did that.

 

[64Ivy]

As I do not keep them with zoas or clams and such, the only corals I've seen them nip are feather dusters and injured LPS such as acans and Moselya. Other individuals will most certainly have differing diets.

 

[falconut]

Mine didn't bother any coral, but as others said fan worms. Plus mine started to nip my new clams mantles, so I pulled him out.

 

[Turbo snail]

I really doubt you're going to get a strait answer on this one. It seems like every person I talk to has a different rate of success with these guys in reefs. My suggestion would be to ask the fish store before buying if they will take it back at full price if it is eating corals in your tank. No guarantees they will say yes, but its worth a shot.

 

[endlessblue]

Just looking for a yes or no on the safety of Zoa Xenia and acans.

 

[snorvich]

Just looking for a yes or no on the safety of Zoa Xenia and acans.

It does not work that way. Fish, despite being the same species, act differently. Acans are more likely not safe.