Copperband Butterfly - FOTM August 2009

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  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    He's about 4".
    I tried some chopped krill. He didn't eat any. He's been looking for something to eat I suppose. He's picking in the rocks and I saw him eat a couple of feather dusters. I was feeding the corals and I think maybe he ate a little cyclops but, couldn't really tell.
    The Yellow tang is chasing it so I may pull the tang out to sit in the sump for a while if it gets worse.


    Paid $55 with tax at one of the LFSs. So I guess it's an indo pacific maybe since it was kinda cheap. The australians are very expensive... any idea why?/or what if any difference there is?
    Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Copperband Butterflyfish
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    No difference appearence wise. But, the Aussie's collection methods are MUCH easier and better for the fish. They are also MUCH more time consuming. You're paying for the extra labor, basically.
     
  4. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    I haven't got her to eat yet myself as I've been out of town but my girlfriend say she ate some mysis /flake mix. I fed last night and didn't see her eat anything. She seems to be enjoying the tank swimming the full length, picking at rocks and stuff. I noticed here scratching a little so I hope it's not ich coming.
     
  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Thanks again for the article Pack!!!!!!!! That pic rocks.
     
  6. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    M6 haven't see you around much lately.
     
  7. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Sad to report my CopperB died. Couldn't get her to eat.
     
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  9. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    dang r u going to get another one
    or wait a couple if months