pickupman66
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from previous threads, many may know that I have been trying to keep butterflies in my reef tank. I have found that the Yellow Pyramid (yellow zoster) and the black Zoster butterflies are very reef safe. they are planktonic feeders and feed much the same way Anthias do. the best part about these guys is they are ALWAYS out and about in the water column and once you get them feeding, they are great eaters. They eat just about anything you can feed that is free floating. My previous one (sadly lost in a mysterious bacterial outbreak) would eat flake, pellet, frozen, wooden spoons, kitchen sinks etc.... I just got a new one from LA yesterday and it was introduced freely into the tank last night after dark. He and the Copperband hung out at night and this morning were very buddy buddy in the middle of the tank in the morning light. The CBB is my current big challenge to keep. I lost the one I got from AC a few weeks ago. I think my Atlantic blue tang and Pygmy angel bullied him to the point he never moved from a corner of the tank. this one was ordered from LA and arrived last friday. (the pyramid was ordered same time but delayed) So far, we are eating frozen mysis and hunting around the rocks. Still a very timid fish, he was harassed by my Atlantic blue tang until I put a mirror on the tank wall. Funny, Both butterflies were in an acclimation box and the tang never paid attention to them. as soon as they were free, he was very upset. Complete darkness at night and the mirror during the day and they were fine. Go figure. they even started to hang by the mirror together.
Another good thing abouthe Yellow Pyramid, is that they can be kept in multiples. yes. i plan on getting two more soon.
Another good thing abouthe Yellow Pyramid, is that they can be kept in multiples. yes. i plan on getting two more soon.
