Western Talma

[boostedvq]

Has anyone ever kept one? If so, how did they do? Are they reef safe?

If not, why haven't you kept one? Rare? Not easy to find?

I saw one on DD last night while trying to stay awake at work, which prompted a google search, which prompted very little info. Thinking of pulling the trigger, but not if the mortality of one is similar to CBB or MI.

Thanks in advance!

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[Dmorty217]

They aren't usually available, just like a lot of things out of Australia. There is a eastern Talma too, but rarely seen for sale. I plan on getting one of these in the future myself. Wont be fan worm safe but as far as corals go you should be good except for the occasional picking here and there. Biggest issue with them like all butterflies is getting them shipped without injury to their specialized mouths