what kind of butterflys are reef safe

[SaltWaterGuy08]

Looking for a reef safe butterfly. Want to know what kinds r reef safe let me know what r reef safe been looking online but dont see anything

 

[SPotter]

as per liveaquaria...
pyramid butterflies
zoster butterflies
schooling bannerfish

I have 3 schooling bannerfish in my tank and they have been model citizens so far having paid no attention to any of the coral.

 

[Ambition]

There aren't any butterflies that will fit in any of your tanks. They grow to decent sizes needing larger sized tanks than what you currently have. I suggest you stick with small fish that stay 3" or less when full grown.

 

[SPotter]

we dont even know what size tank he has

 

[moparcolt]

I have a copper banded butterfly, and he's been great!

 

[Ambition]

we dont even know what size tank he has

He asked about a tang for a 30 gallon tank a day or two ago...

 

[h0bite]

I have a Declivis in a 70 gallons reef, he's perfectly safe, I got him when he was like 1,5 inch long. He's around 3 now and still doing fine and no nipping at all. I have zoa gorgonians lps and sps.
See ya mate
David

 

[SPotter]

agree with your earlier statement then....no butterflies for him.

 

[moparcolt]

My copper banded is in a 29 gal nano

 

[aandfsoccr04]

My copper banded is in a 29 gal nano

That doesn't mean it's right or in the best interest of the fish.

 

[moparcolt]

Im sure most fish would be happier in the ocean than in a tank, and many reefers would love to be able to afford a 300 gallon system, but we all do what we can. I had to downsize to z 29 from a 90 and honestly there are things I like better about having a small tank, I am limited to how much I can put in it, but you can make a small tank look awesome.for a lot less cash, and it takes up much less space in a small home.
I think alot of things can be done outside some experts recomendations and work just fine. I know this fish may outgrow the tank in time, but for now he is very healthy, eating good, and has a nice home where no one picks on him, and butterflys arent big fast swimmers, he seems fine in the space.
Sometimes you get big fish. That just hide in on spot in a big tank I suppose they could hide just as well in a small one, as long as you keep them fed and the water well filtered.

 

[Sleepingtiger]

I got my LNB in my 90G reef. So far so good.

 

[BrianD]

SWG, I don't know why you continually start threads asking about fish that are recognized as too large for your tank. There is a substantial amount of information available on recommended tank sizes on Live Aquaria. You would be better served to find fish that are suited to your tank, and then seek advice on compatibility and other issues. You need to recognize your tank size is a limiting factor, and proceed from there.

Yes, you will receive the answer that you want from others, but that doesn't make it the right answer for the long-term health of either your tank or your livestock.

 

[pinnatus]

Here - these are reef safe:

 

[CedzAquAddictio]

Haaaa!!!!!!

 

[DavidinGA]

Lol

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[Sleepingtiger]

Pinnatus - too bad those butterflies aren't safe in the reef. LOL

anyways, here is my LNB. Eats more than any other fish in my tank