Quarantine Experience with Copperband Butterfly Fish

lakai · Dec 27, 2022

Tried 4 times, but never once had one survive the quarantine.

EakTheFreak · Dec 27, 2022

lakai said:
Tried 4 times, but never once had one survive the quarantine.

Interesting. What types of food did you use?

also, medication wise. Did you use copper, Prazipro etc?

LaloJ · Dec 28, 2022

EakTheFreak said:
Are juvenile regals hard to get then?

At least in Mexico it is, but if you are in the United States it is easier, you can contact your lfs or maybe get it with a sponsor in the forum.

Tamberav · Dec 28, 2022

EakTheFreak said:
Are juvenile regals hard to get then?

You can buy captive bred ones. Biota has them if you are in the states.

EakTheFreak · Dec 28, 2022

Tamberav said:
You can buy captive bred ones. Biota has them if you are in the states.

Where do you buy the captive bred ones from? I’m in Cleveland, Ohio!

I didn’t know they had that available in captive bred!!!

Tamberav · Dec 28, 2022

EakTheFreak said:
Where do you buy the captive bred ones from? I’m in Cleveland, Ohio!

I didn’t know they had that available in captive bred!!!

Regal angels?

Regal Angelfish SM

Pygoplites diacanthus - The Regal Angelfish is a favorite among reef aquarists for its beauty and temperament, but wild caught Regal Angelfish are difficult to feed and keep in captivity. These captive bred Regal Angelfish are better adapted to life in captivity than their wild caught cousins...

shop.thebiotagroup.com

They are 10% off with coupon code END2022 until the 31st.

Be aware these fish are little babies and need tiny foods and a stable system with natural grazing and without bullies. Biota sells the pellets they are feeding. I would get those and masstick. Not many venders carry those pellets so buy some when you buy the fish.

EakTheFreak · Dec 28, 2022

Tamberav said:
Regal angels?

Regal Angelfish SM

Pygoplites diacanthus - The Regal Angelfish is a favorite among reef aquarists for its beauty and temperament, but wild caught Regal Angelfish are difficult to feed and keep in captivity. These captive bred Regal Angelfish are better adapted to life in captivity than their wild caught cousins...

shop.thebiotagroup.com

They are 10% off with coupon code END2022 until the 31st.

Be aware these fish are little babies and need tiny foods and a stable system with natural grazing and without bullies. Biota sells the pellets they are feeding. I would get those and masstick. Not many venders carry those pellets so buy some when you buy the fish.

Looks like they are not available currently. That’s okay thought because I have 4 Lyretail anthias in my QT tank right now.

I would want to prepare the tank for the Regal anyway with some seasoned live rock, pods, and additional care requirements with research!!

nuxx · Dec 28, 2022

Got mine through QT just fine (now the Hawaiian Cleaner wrasse with it

( ), but ended up not making it in the display.

Two many tangs, angels and triggers... think it was way too stressed...

EakTheFreak · Dec 28, 2022

nuxx said:
Got mine through QT just fine (now the Hawaiian Cleaner wrasse with it ( ), but ended up not making it in the display.

Two many tangs, angels and triggers... think it was way too stressed...

Darn that sucks! How long did it last in the DT tank.

I added a mirror to the DT when I added my Copperband to ensure they would be more ticked at their reflection them the CBB lol.

nuxx · Dec 28, 2022

EakTheFreak said:
Darn that sucks! How long did it last in the DT tank.

I added a mirror to the DT when I added my Copperband to ensure they would be more ticked at their reflection them the CBB lol.

Couple of months maybe...

Can see him at the end of this video.

Tamberav · Dec 28, 2022

EakTheFreak said:
Looks like they are not available currently. That’s okay thought because I have 4 Lyretail anthias in my QT tank right now.

I would want to prepare the tank for the Regal anyway with some seasoned live rock, pods, and additional care requirements with research!!

oops! Didn't notice but they have been getting them fairly often.

EakTheFreak · Dec 28, 2022

Tamberav said:
oops! Didn't notice but they have been getting them fairly often.

No worries, looking forward to prepping and getting a captive bred one.

Are the captive bred the orange ones from the Red Sea that have enhanced coloring?

LaloJ · Dec 28, 2022

EakTheFreak said:
No worries, looking forward to prepping and getting a captive bred one.

Are the captive bred the orange ones from the Red Sea that have enhanced coloring?

It seems that you are correct, look at the latest Biota posts on FB, nice pictures.

Tamberav · Dec 28, 2022

EakTheFreak · Dec 28, 2022

Tamberav said:

Those are amazing!!!!

Tcook · Dec 31, 2022

Finally home after staying at lfs for 6 weeks. Eats frozen Formula One and mysis.

EakTheFreak · Dec 31, 2022

Tcook said:
Finally home after staying at lfs for 6 weeks. Eats frozen Formula One and mysis.

Looking good!!

Quiverfull · Jan 16, 2023

How long are you keeping it in the acclimation box?

Tcook · Jan 16, 2023

Quiverfull said:
How long are you keeping it in the acclimation box?

He was in maybe 2 hours max. I put up a mirror to distract the Tomini then let him out. No other fish cared. Now the CBB pushes his way right up to the food being dropped in.

EakTheFreak · Jan 16, 2023

Tcook said:
He was in maybe 2 hours max. I put up a mirror to distract the Tomini then let him out. No other fish cared. Now the CBB pushes his way right up to the food being dropped in.

I put a mirror up for my fish as well when I added my CBB to DT. Made a huge difference for agression.

My CBB is fat and happy now!! He is a beast going after food in open water. Doesn’t fit the profile haha!