Klein's Butterflyfish

waterman78 · 01/15/2019, 11:01 PM

Does anyone have one in their REEF system? If so, how would you describe this fish in a REEF setting?

- Larry

Dmorty217 · 01/16/2019, 08:21 AM

I imagine that not many have this fish in a reef. They eat aiptasia and many other soft corals to name a few

ntropics · 01/20/2019, 12:00 PM

I have one with a few mushrooms, fungia, ricordea, cyphastrea. No problems. But I do have an automatic feeder which gives a bit four times daily, and lots of live rock (200 pounds in a 180). So lots of food available to pick at. Two lemon butterfly (C. miliaris) as well. Depends on your risk tolerance, of course. I'm more interested in fish than corals, and I don't spend more than fifteen for any coral, so I don't really care if they get picked at.

Bruce

Dean Ladd · 01/20/2019, 02:00 PM

I have one. Mine was not reef safe. I had to remove it from my display tank because it was picking on my corals cause them not to open up fully. Otherwise a nice fish that I wish I could have in my display tank.

ntropics · 01/20/2019, 09:54 PM

Same species, different findings! It's the proverbial crapshoot, I guess.

Bruce

01/15/2019, 11:01 PM	#1
waterman78 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 1,337	Klein's Butterflyfish Does anyone have one in their REEF system? If so, how would you describe this fish in a REEF setting? - Larry __________________ I am truly grateful to receive any useful information about this hobby each day... :idea: Current Tank Info: Reef: 40g breeder with a Aquamaxx HOB skimmer, 250w MH pendant and a 1/10hp chiller.

01/16/2019, 08:21 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I imagine that not many have this fish in a reef. They eat aiptasia and many other soft corals to name a few __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

01/20/2019, 02:00 PM	#4
Dean Ladd Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land-Of-Oz Posts: 191	I have one. Mine was not reef safe. I had to remove it from my display tank because it was picking on my corals cause them not to open up fully. Otherwise a nice fish that I wish I could have in my display tank. __________________ Have Fun! Dean Current Tank Info: 135 gal reef (retired 04/2018 after 18 years) Upgrade to 215 gal DT mostly soft and lps

01/20/2019, 12:00 PM	#3
ntropics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 267	I have one with a few mushrooms, fungia, ricordea, cyphastrea. No problems. But I do have an automatic feeder which gives a bit four times daily, and lots of live rock (200 pounds in a 180). So lots of food available to pick at. Two lemon butterfly (C. miliaris) as well. Depends on your risk tolerance, of course. I'm more interested in fish than corals, and I don't spend more than fifteen for any coral, so I don't really care if they get picked at. Bruce

01/20/2019, 09:54 PM	#5
ntropics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 267	Same species, different findings! It's the proverbial crapshoot, I guess. Bruce