Heniochus Butterflyfish

[harley3]

I had read somewhere that the Heniochus acuminata was a good fish to keep in odd numbers and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with doing this? I have 1 that I put in QT 7 days ago and just put a hold on 2 more thinking they would do well together. Other butterflys that I have are a Pearlscale and a Spot-Band butterfly. Any opinions?

The LFS also just got in a Moorish Idol but I am no where near experienced enough to try that fish since they can be so difficult but man it was beautiful and only $39.00.

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[eatbreakfast]

I had read somewhere that the Heniochus acuminata was a good fish to keep in odd numbers and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with doing this? I have 1 that I put in QT 7 days ago and just put a hold on 2 more thinking they would do well together. Other butterflys that I have are a Pearlscale and a Spot-Band butterfly. Any opinions?

The LFS also just got in a Moorish Idol but I am no where near experienced enough to try that fish since they can be so difficult but man it was beautiful and only $39.00.

If you're going to try odd numbers of Heniochus, go with five or more. With only three, two may pr up and team up against the third.