Anyone keep a Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish?

[loans_n_fishes]

Are these guys ok with soft corals and lps? Some places say "not reef safe" but don't say what kinds of corals they eat. I assume they do not eat cleaner shrimp. A guy at aquadome said they shouldn't be a problem reef-wise. I am sure they would clean me out of feather dusters, however. :(

I have a 75 gallon with softies and lps, coral beauty angel, atlantic blue tang, pair of occilarus clowns, mandarin, 2 yellow mimic tangs, and 2 cleaner shrimp. Do I have room for this guy?

Other fish I am considering (in addition to--or instead of): purple tilefish, blue jaw tilefish, purple firefish, yellow headed jawfish (group?), fairy wrasse, small group of pajama cardinals, curious worm fish, other suggestions? I am sure that I cannot add ALL of these, but what are your favorites?

[erikharrison]

I found this
Black & White Heniochus Butterflyfish, Heniochus acuminatus, is often found living on or around the reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Members of the genus Heniochus, also known as Bannerfish, make gorgeous inhabitants of a fish only aquarium. Soft Corals and most Invertebrates should do fine with the Heniochus, but it may likely decimate Stony Corals, as they are a part of its natural diet. Peaceful or non-aggressive tankmates are recommended to reduce stress on the Butterfly. When Butterflyfish are first introduced to the aquarium, they may refuse to eat. Should the fish continue this behavior for three or more days, live food should be offered (if not from the beginning). Food soaked in a garlic product will often entice the Butterfly to eat. Another useful method to encourage some Butterflyfish to eat is to place their food inside of a coral skeleton. Groupings of Black & White Heniochus can be introduced simultaneously in the same aquarium, making a stunning display. It is best to make sure that the fish have plenty of aquarium space each when adding a group. Live Rock and multiple places to hide also helps to reduce stress in a group introduction situation.

[5.0Stang]

RATS

[blueboy]

fairy wrasses make great reef fish, and i really like my pair of bangaii cardinals.

[Richard]

I love the tilefish. Purple or Bluejaw.

[cpreefguy]

Purple tilefish are awesome

[loans_n_fishes]

I had a gorgeous purple tilefish--for ONE day! :angry Must have been sick to begin with.

I've got a whole 'nother problem with fish dying these days. :(

Anyway...providing I get everything under control in my tank, I would like one (or a few--seeing as I may have the room now :( :angry ), but I love my little hitchhiking feather dusters, too. These butterflies would decimate them, I assume??