My turn for a Copperband Butterfy ?
 

So the "talk of the town" seems to be the Butterfly. Yes, I'm partial to that species. Afraid because of of bad experiences in the past :( and now that I want to go reef in my 90g I gave up those hopes. And then I go lookin' at Stephanes' gallery and obviously their compatable. By the way Stephane, that is a very impressive set up. So too is your wife, your home, and that little boat... :wink: . I do have a hard time understanding the descriptions but the pictures say it all... :shock:

So back to the Copperband. Compatable with my Lionfish, Lemon Peel Angel, and one day a Purple Tang ? Oh ya', and that stupid Neon Damsel ?
It sounds like I have guidance here for feeding. The price is right. Bob had to open his big mouth and tell me about the fine lookin' specimens at a LFS in town and they look awesome ! I wanted the Tang next as I'm experiencing an algae problem still. Thats a control not a solution though... I'm confident this tank will clear itself in the near future. The fish will be quarantined for at least six weeks as his his current enviroment is "less than desirable..."
If I can see it feeding I think I want to give it a good home. So, should I throw "the game book" out the window ? He's real purdy :wink: Someone push me over the fence or someone pull me back... :?

ps. Mitch, if your there, what was the time frame in regards to growth rate on that Urchin you spoke of ?

Doug, I had real good luck with mine, but Jon had terrible luck with his. Same species, same store. What size is the one you want? (You sound like you're mostly talked into this - took what, half a day? :D :wink: ) As for compatibility issues, you'll need more info than I can offer, that's for sure. Mine is king of the tank.

Mine was probably 5" when I got it, and it's doing swimmingly. Pics are at my little website if you want to push Yourself over.

If I could have one of the angels I once had, I would, but for Reef Safe - coolest fish ever. :wink:

Hey Alan, I think your pics. just pushed me over...very nice !
I'm glad you included the word mostly earlier :wink: . I will seldomly make "impulsive purchases" without askin' a few questions from those with experience. I couldn't get to sleep last night as I thought this through. I think it's a good move. I'll ponder this for a bit more. Hmmm. I wonder what time he opens ? If I can see that it is feeding and not doin' the "parasitic twitch" I could be bringin' him home. :D
What is the "concensus"(Sp?) on a fresh water dip to "sterilize" the guy if I do pick it up ? I'm not a big fan of them myself but... :wink:

Just a point Doug. When we were there the CBB's did not exhibit any signs of what we will now euphemistically call "WAI Syndrome", so maybe that tells us something. As to freshwater dip. That is not something I often do, but remember that he does not use copper, so it would seem to be in order. When I brought my Lemonpeel home I gave him a 15 minute dip. He is certainly none the worse for wear. :D

There is something else that is also effective. As you plan to quarantine, you could go the hyposalinity route in the quarantine tank. Then a week or so before you move the fish to the main tank, you would increase the salinity in the quarantine tank.

BTW it is Wednesday when he does not open until 2:00 pm

I did not dip mine. Your mileage may vary. IMO, etc...

Butterflys, wow I wish fish were as predictable as spouses.... um.. forget that thought. I had a CBB then I had no Xenia, got rid of the CBB and got more xenia, got another CBB and seemed fine for about 2 months.. then.. no xenia, no antellia.... oh... I never did get rid of the aptasia neither CBB seemed interested in it.

Hyposalinity...? good point. I don't think I like the idea of dipping Butterfly's. 2:00 eh ? Hmmm. I was goona' go earlier today and I decided to quickly rearrange some rock work in the 90g as I didn't like one corner. Stupid me. Quickly ? Like that ever happens... :roll:
My Q tank is ready but I'm goona' talk to Danny and adjust temp/salinity on my tank to match his. To ease the acclimation process. I'm best off waiting 'till tomorrow. "Good things happen to those who wait...?"
He's got a "four-armed" Red Starfish I seen testerday. I'll inquire if it's 20% off...you think he'll crack a smile or simply reply, "it'll grow back."

"Houston, we're go for launch..."

Well if you get him to crack a real smile you are a better man than me. But then again it depends on how much cash you leave on the counter :wink: :lol: :roll:

Well, J&L got some CBB's in last week, and they picked me out a nice fat specimen that was doing well !

He arrived on the flight today, and I just LOVE HIM, and his name is Cooper..... :D

I actually made Danny laugh out loud once...but I can't remember the particular incident. Barry was quite impressed... 8)

Cooper-banded Butterfly?? Which tank is he in? How VERY COOL is this!

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Now THAT would be something.

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