Copperband Butterflyfish

[dmweise]

I got a copperband butterflyfish yesterday to help with my blooming aptasia. I haven't seen him eating when I feed the tank, but I do see him wandering around the tank scoping things out and sometimes nipping at rocks.

Should I be worried? Is there a good way to get them to start eating prepared food?

[phrog]

Let him clear out your aptasia and then pass him on to somebody else who needs the same work done.

[Ed]

Mine always went for PE Mysis and live black mussels. Give one or both a try.

[cowboy572]

Copperbands have always been hit or miss when it comes to Aptasia. You will have better luck if you try a peppermint shrimp. With the shrimp also you dont have to worry about it nipping things.

[dmweise]

I could try peppermints again. I have a several shrimp already so I don't want to over do the inverts. I have two fire shrimp and a coral banded shrimp. When I noticed aptasia I got some peppermints but they got eaten in less than 3 days.

[alton]

Give it a week

[dmweise]

He's eating now. :D