Looking for a butterfly species....

[WDLV]

I'm looking to find a "reef safe" butterfly fish species that is native to Philippine waters and has a track record of eating aptasia.

Other welcome attributes would include being hardy (for a butterfly species) and minimal coral chomping.

 

[lebreef]

That is one tough request... I would say C. burgessi.

 

[SDguy]

I agree, those are a lot of requirements. Where is my genetic manipulation lab when I need one to create such a fish!

IMO, other than the hardy request, the copperband fits the bill.

 

[WDLV]

Thanks guys. I'll go with the old faithful CBB. It's common in the trade and I'm familiar with their requirements.

As is probably apparent, I'm planning a Philippine regional reef. My biggest concern with keeping any butterfly species is that I plan to also house a pair of clowns in the same tank. I'm hoping that the absence of an anemone will reduce their protective instinct against the butterfly.