Declevis Butterfly in a reef??

[Carlitosway84]

Well happy to report that it's been almost 24 hours since adding this Yuma mushroom to the tank with no other live rock or corals and still having fossilized corals in the tank and only thing that has happened is my black tang cleaning off the macro algae that was on the rock! So looks like he should be good with shrooms at least!
Tonight I may be adding a rbta to the tank on another piece of rock with its defender keeping fingers crossed.
I really would hate to have to find him a new home....

 

[Carlitosway84]

Happy to report no picking on zoas, hammers, RBTA, and plate coral!!!

 

[Carlitosway84]

Well bad news, I guess maybe I slacked a bit on feedings and found him picking on some zoas, but not all. My acan wasn't opening up as well as my plate. All parameters were fine, placed the corals in my sons nuvo and corals doing better, guess he lucked out and my nuvo in 90 gets a few more additions.
Unfortunately now looking to find him a new home because definitely looking to do more coral.....has been a tough choice to make....
Maybe will try again another time when i have more sps as he hasn't even looked at a piece of digitada I added....oh well i guess

 

[Breakin Newz]

Dude, it was bound to happen sooner or later.........

 

[Carlitosway84]

Dude, it was bound to happen sooner or later.........

Guess so. My reef is just not mature enough and growing fast enough to keep up with his newly acquired taste.

 

[JoannaLola]

Being in the hobby for about 15 years I know well that butterflies are not reef safe, however just like angels there are some that defy the rules. I have had a Declevis for about 10 years now, has seen a few upgrades and down grades and now i want to convert my fish only aquarium into a reef and don't want to find him a new home.

Anyone out there have had one of these guys in a reef, or maybe something in same family of butterflies like a tinkers or burgess??
If so any particular corals you find they messed with more than others??
I know they are pretty deep water butterflies and not naturally found in areas prolific with corals.

Heres a pic of mine.

What a beauty! Just ordered one for myself and wonder if you can give me any advice? I feed 3 plus times a day, but you keep your for over 10 years so I definitely want to lnow your secrets!?!?