Multiple/mixing butterflies

[Delphinus]

Originally Posted by VFX

It really depends on which ones you're thinking of.

Some may cross hybridise in the wild, others could be aggressive towards conspecifics.

Size also matters sometimes. 2 different species of butterfly may liver happily together if they are similar size but if one is much smaller it may get harrassed to death.

Probably best to give a list of the ones you're thinking of & then people with experience of the could chime in.

+1, this echoes what I've heard and read about as well.

I've heard that the saddleback (C. ephippium) is fairly aggressive for a butterfly, for example .. which is too bad as it's a stunning fish, would love to try one some day.

Originally Posted by rayjay

I had no problems other than normal fish only tanks with a Raccoon, Auriga, Pakistani, Longnose, and an red tailed checked (actually the tail was orange) in a 90.

Man that's my dream FOWLR right there. Any pictures (please and thank you)?

Also quick question but what's the difference between a Pakistani b/f and a red-tailed checkered b/f? I thought these were the same fish?