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those are copperband butterflies? if yes feed live brine shrimp then slowly change to frozen.
I have been keeping butterfly fishes in 4 ft non coral tank. I have a problem that is the fishes are not eating pellets and flakes but always seem to be looking for food. I also worry chopped live food will pollute water. Any recommendation?
those are copperband butterflies? if yes feed live brine shrimp then slowly change to frozen.
The fish type is rancoon butterfly (lunaris). Tried what you recommended but only ate a little and then seemed to 'stare' at the brine shrimps. The fish is still very lively and constant look out for food. Can I try freshwater red worm?
Last edited by Orion; 18th Sep 2006 at 21:43.
u mean blood worms?guess u can try abit but in worst case i would go for planktons. what i had was the copperband butterfly which i suppose to be fond of mysis shrimp but took brine shrimps well. bad thing is they'll just die.
Last edited by lukeskwr; 21st Sep 2006 at 11:27.
Copperbands are very difficult to keep? Heard that they need live rocks and coral where they can find worms and invertebrates to feed.
the rancoon tried blood worm and ate little bit. Hope it slowly convert to dry food else sure......
Originally Posted by Orion
Confirmed. Fish died this morning. Butterfly fishes are meant for very experienced aquarists.
Will now stick to Hawk fish and damsels.
oh no... i keep 2 tomato clowns and 1 honey damsel in my 2ft tank. i have few different corals. i prefer a coral tank. the ones i have are the hardy easier to keep ones if well taken care. so far ok.
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