Wrought iron butterfly in a reef...
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MikeandNicole
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Do it!!!!! Just move your Lps downstairs.
reeferstace
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One of our local reefers kept one in his reef. There was minimal grazing but nothing detrimental to his corals.
The wrought iron is one of my dream fish. Get it and post some photos!
The wrought iron is one of my dream fish. Get it and post some photos!
dnov99
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Here are a couple of pics I snapped at the store. I am going to think about it for a while, was hoping I would hear from more people with experience. Took a video too but can't upload it from my phone with tapatalk. He is small and the perfect size which makes it all the more tempting!!
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plantastic
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This is not my tank, it's e55md's, I just take care of it...
He has a pair of Wrought Iron Butterflies in a 400 gallon, for close to 4 years. They haven't really shown any interest in the corals. The tank is kept at 72 degrees. This has proven to be the biggest hinderance to getting much growth out of the corals. However, the trade off is a pair of fish that are really unique!
The Gorgonians, Star Polyps, and some leathers, are the least targeted of the corals. They grow at a rate that can be noticed, and are rarely picked at, if at all.
The Queen Angel, and Larvatus have proven to be the most problematic for the corals.
You can see the pair in the last pic.
He has a pair of Wrought Iron Butterflies in a 400 gallon, for close to 4 years. They haven't really shown any interest in the corals. The tank is kept at 72 degrees. This has proven to be the biggest hinderance to getting much growth out of the corals. However, the trade off is a pair of fish that are really unique!
The Gorgonians, Star Polyps, and some leathers, are the least targeted of the corals. They grow at a rate that can be noticed, and are rarely picked at, if at all.
The Queen Angel, and Larvatus have proven to be the most problematic for the corals.
You can see the pair in the last pic.
reeferstace
I'm a little people
^^^^ What a gorgeous tank and fabulous fish collection. I have drool on my screen. 
dnov99
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Its actually 2.5" max, its really the perfect size.
This is not my tank, it's e55md's, I just take care of it...
He has a pair of Wrought Iron Butterflies in a 400 gallon, for close to 4 years. They haven't really shown any interest in the corals. The tank is kept at 72 degrees. This has proven to be the biggest hinderance to getting much growth out of the corals. However, the trade off is a pair of fish that are really unique!
The Gorgonians, Star Polyps, and some leathers, are the least targeted of the corals. They grow at a rate that can be noticed, and are rarely picked at, if at all.
The Queen Angel, and Larvatus have proven to be the most problematic for the corals.
You can see the pair in the last pic.
Thank you very much for the info! And that is an amazing collection of fish and beautiful tank.
Eville
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http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1613934&page=29
Check this thread out. It shows a Wrought Iron being kept in a reef so maybe contact the OP for more info. Good luck!
Check this thread out. It shows a Wrought Iron being kept in a reef so maybe contact the OP for more info. Good luck!
dnov99
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Is that the one GOL had on display at MACNA? Sure looks like it, and the timing is just perfect too.
Yes I believe it is...
Thank you. I will check it out...
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