wanting a Copperband butterfly - need advice

[cft916]

Hi.

Was wondering which region do the hardiest, feeding friendly, and happiest copperband butterflies come from.

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

Thanks in advance

 

[Sleepingtiger]

i heard the aussie version is the hardiest.

 

[bonomo53]

+1 on the aussie version

 

[cft916]

Thx. Explains the price tag

 

[kelrn98]

About 5 weeks or so ago I decided to take the plunge again with the CBB. I tried once before and failed. This time I went with the Aussie CBB from Liveaquaria and this one is doing great! I also bought live blackworms from California which he loves to eat. So far he has only nibbled at other foods offered but devours blackworms. He is getting fat! I am thrilled as this has always been one of my favorite fish.

 

[Georgephoenix]

Aussie version is better and adapts easier

 

[cft916]

is there a specific way to tell the difference between regions?

 

[SDguy]

Aussie ones are brighter orange/yellow color... not copper. Also, IMO, the tips of the dorsal and anal fins appear less rounded, and more pointy. But maybe that's just my imagination...

Here's mine:

 

[jorda9095]

a diet of PE mysis should help ensure it's long-term health.

 

[cft916]

Aussie ones are brighter orange/yellow color... not copper. Also, IMO, the tips of the dorsal and anal fins appear less rounded, and more pointy. But maybe that's just my imagination...

Here's mine:

Thx everyone. Good info

 

[kelrn98]

Here's mine. Got him from LADD. Not as yellow as the one above.