Is Copper Band Butterfly OK in 75-gal. Reef Tank Y/N?

[SkyReef]

LFS says copper band butterfly = OK for 75-gal. Reef aquarium. Is that true?

 

[brett7768]

not always. depends on the specific fish. also not a good shipper so make sure its healthy and eating before u buy

 

[R.ahlskog]

Agree not always but 99% of the time they are good. Just watch it at first. I wouldn't run my reef without one.

 

[SkyReef]

Thanks for your help!

 

[Dmorty217]

The reef tank isn't the problem, the 75g tank is. The CBB full grown will be too big for a 75g IMO

 

[DopeCantWin]

The reef tank isn't the problem, the 75g tank is. The CBB full grown will be too big for a 75g IMO

+1. You'd be amazed at how big they grow in nature. I saw one that would give a Sailfin a run for its money. LA puts their minimum at 125

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+25+212&pcatid=212

The problem is with what we feed them they don't grow to anywhere near full size.