What a kewl looking fish!

[mr.maroonsalty]

What's the key to keeping somewhat reef safe fishes in a full blown mixed reef? Keeping it well fed, having a reef grown in enough to not notice or care about the damage, give it enough nooks, crannies, and space so it doesn't get bored. Or is it a given that some fishes that are borderline reef safe will take out a certain type of organism, ie butterflies featherdusters, angels clams...I'm just guessing here, but what a neat looking Anglefish; its like five or six fish were painted on one:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/detailed_image.cfm?ddID=104618

 

[tmz]

Can't discourage most butterflies for eating things you wan't to keep ime. Angels may have specific targets varying by species. No tricks I know of.Some angels and butterfly species are quite safe though.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I've kept Chaetodontoplus spp. Angelfish in reef aquariums. Keep them well fed. Prime coral targets of these fishes were "open brain corals" (such as Scolymia/Cynarina).

40 gallons is too small for the species in your pic, mr.maroon

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Oh, I know that; I'm not buying anything. After seeing a video of Copp's tank, angelfishes have me curious. I've been tempted to give a Centropyge a try, but then reality bites, and I realize that I'm almost completely out of room for anything but a Zoanthidae. I won't wont be in my 40 forever.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

something to consider

something to consider

the Emperor Angelfish in my 220 has been far less destructive than any of the Centropyge I've ever kept.

In fact, it's the least destructive Angelfish I've ever dealt with.

 

[rjmayes34]

I agree, that is a sweet lookin fish, some very nice color and crazy patterns!!!