How hard are butterflyfish? - Reef-Geeks

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

I know that raccoons are relatively easy, and ovals are practically impossible to feed, but are there other semi-easy species? More specifically, will they eat prepared food and not just live coral polyps? They're such gorgeous fish, but I know many species starve to death because of their specialized diet.

rgrking · Spawning

It also looks like most like to eat inverts like we try to keep in the tank. Brine shrimp, pods, rotifers, mysis. just make sure that it's chopped up good so it will fit in their mouths. They have some tiny mouths.

Here's a care guide I found. Saltwater & Marine Reef Aquarium Fish Care & Breeding Guide: Angelfish, ButterflyFish, Gobies & More

another
Animal Planet :: Fish Guide -- Butterflyfish

another
Butterfly Fish Species

Here's on that tells you which is easiest
Butterflyfish, Family: Chaetodontidae

Also check www.fishbase.org
They really get into detail. Like here is the dietary requirements for one of the butterfly fish http://www.fishbase.org/trophiceco/D...me=capistratus

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

I agree with Glen - small mouths = slow eaters... so they need to be given time to eat...

A feeding dish/bowl may be a great solution once you train them. I've also seen butterflys eat nori with tangs, and other larger fish as they get involved in the feeding frenzy associated with dinnertime

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

OK, that makes sense. Thanks for the links glen!

rgrking · Spawning

No problem. Hope they help u pick one.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 10-09-2011, 04:36 AM	Insert Custom Title Here
How hard are butterflyfish? I know that raccoons are relatively easy, and ovals are practically impossible to feed, but are there other semi-easy species? More specifically, will they eat prepared food and not just live coral polyps? They're such gorgeous fish, but I know many species starve to death because of their specialized diet. __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 10-09-2011, 02:05 PM	Spawning
It also looks like most like to eat inverts like we try to keep in the tank. Brine shrimp, pods, rotifers, mysis. just make sure that it's chopped up good so it will fit in their mouths. They have some tiny mouths. Here's a care guide I found. Saltwater & Marine Reef Aquarium Fish Care & Breeding Guide: Angelfish, ButterflyFish, Gobies & More another Animal Planet :: Fish Guide -- Butterflyfish another Butterfly Fish Species Here's on that tells you which is easiest Butterflyfish, Family: Chaetodontidae Also check www.fishbase.org They really get into detail. Like here is the dietary requirements for one of the butterfly fish http://www.fishbase.org/trophiceco/D...me=capistratus __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 10-09-2011, 02:42 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
I agree with Glen - small mouths = slow eaters... so they need to be given time to eat... A feeding dish/bowl may be a great solution once you train them. I've also seen butterflys eat nori with tangs, and other larger fish as they get involved in the feeding frenzy associated with dinnertime __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 10-10-2011, 11:10 AM	Insert Custom Title Here
OK, that makes sense. Thanks for the links glen! __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 10-10-2011, 06:29 PM	Spawning
No problem. Hope they help u pick one. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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