Mixing Butterfly?

[Kataro]

I planned to keep some of these butterfly in my tank... would they pose any problems for each other?

Saddleback Butterfly
Burgess Butterfly
Declivis Butterfly

 

[Lmart]

you might want to read a thread posted by LEMONLEMON called Butterflies in reef aquariums. She has several butterfly fish in a very nice reef tank and talks about mixing butterfly fish from her personal experience.

 

[lebreef]

I would say be careful with the burgessi, these guys can be very mean. Leave it till last and would advise for an acclimation box or tank divider.

 

[Kataro]

I might reconsider the burgess and get a Mitratus?

I have the saddleback and the Declivis.... they seem to be following each other around, no hostility

 

[lebreef]

I do believe mitratus to be mellower than the burgessi (and much nicer!), but have not attempted to mix it with other butterflies yet. Mine has its mind set on a small H. tricolor, but nothing serious. However, I think if you social acclimate properly, it can be easily done.