Copperband Butterfly in 40 gallon

[Arsenix2001]

I'm currently battling Green turf algae and an aptsia outbreak. I've given up on trying to kill the things with lemon juice as I'm having maybe 10% success. I'm getting a tuxedo urchin and Mexican turbo snails to try and combat the turf algae and was looking into a copperband butterfly temporary to try to battle the aptasia LiveAquaria currently has small ones in stock 1 to 1.5 in. Would this be torture for this fish to be in this tank for a short amount of time, probably 6 months and either be rehomed or upgraded to a larger tank?

 

[andrewey]

I personally wouldn't put one that size in anything less than a 4' long tank and even then it's pushing it. Why not just pick up some beringia nudibranchs?
https://saltyunderground.com/category/berghia-nudibranch-the-natural-choice-for-aiptasia-control

 

[User1]

Too many yes, no, or another answers. I'll just say that the first does get large and I personally wouldn't recommend it. At this state you are better off trying 5 or so peppermint shrimp, berghia nudibranchs, or a captive raised matted filefish. I say captive raised matted because they are smaller if you source from a vendor who can get BIOTA's.

 

[Arsenix2001]

I personally wouldn't put one that size in anything less than a 4' long tank and even then it's pushing it. Why not just pick up some beringia nudibranchs?
https://saltyunderground.com/category/berghia-nudibranch-the-natural-choice-for-aiptasia-control

Thanks, I will give them a call. Like this Idea better.

 

[Paul B]

You will have to move it eventually but I kept a copperband in my first 40 gallon tank for probably 3 or 4 years. It was healthy but didn't grow much.

 

[scottkoji]

I’m sure you’ve done a ton of research already but this video really helped me out a few weeks ago and gave me some ideas that I hadn’t thought of before. In my experience trying to kill them with pretty much anything tends to make things worse.

 

[Arsenix2001]

I ended up placing an order with saltyundeground. They called back my missed call and were very helpful. Got 6 berghia nudibranch, white rock urchin, mexican turbos, a royal gramma and purple firefish coming tomorrow. Along with my yellow watchman and pair of clowns, I think that will close out my stocking till a tank upgrade! I feel better about this is they all should be readily eating and very peaceful. The copperband was making me nervous. Thanks for the help all.