[smokinreefer]

hey guys, thanks for all the kind words.

the copperband i have had for a few months, maybe half a year.

it did not eat any prepared foods at the time of purchase, it was only in for a couple days and was healthy looking and alert, so i bought him.

he also did not take to any prepared foods for atleast a month, probably 2. he would pick the live rock/sand bed for microfauna...worms, etc. and though i have never seen him eat aiptasia, he has rid my tank of them, less the sump and the couple areas my maroons wont let him near. though quite stressful to not see him eat, he was still full bodied, never thin looking and was still shitting, so i atleast had some comfort in knowing that so far there were enough food stuffs in the tank for him to eat.

but he has since taken a liking to frozen brine and mysis and has a healthy appetite.

tony, as for the tang...
i had waited for a few months before i found him. i got him at Big Al's Aquarium Services. probably at about 2.5" and roughly $40.

when did you ask JL? i am sure i have seen 1 or 2 there in the last few months...what size are you lookin for? i can certainly keep an eye out for you if i see one.