Yellow pyramid butterfly?

[Greybeard]

Hi all...

I had to re-home my favorite fish over the weekend. A gorgeous orange spotted rabbitfish. Got him when he was only about an inch and a half long... in 8 months, he was nearly 6". Size would have been OK... it's a 140g display, but a few weeks ago, he decided my corals were looking like lunch. He first took out a 3" pink wall hammer, then a 6" green wall hammer... then he took out my 5" crocea clam.

Enough. Gotta go.

So... now, I'm looking for something to replace him. No rush. Whatever I select, it'll be purchased through my LFS, who is willing to hold them for a few weeks... for a reasonable price.

So. Tank is 60" x 30" x 18". Short and fat. OPEN TOP. No... I don't want to have that discussion... it's going to stay open top. Aggression and likelihood to go carpet diving will need to be factored in (no wrasses, triggers, dartfish, etc.).

Current occupants: Juvenile female spot-breast Angel, 4x adult PJ Cardinals, White Blenny, 4" Bi-color Goatfish, Juvenile scopas tang, Ocellaris clownfish.

Wanting a peaceful, attractive fish, to take the place of the very flashy looking rabbitfish. Needs to be a fair sized adult... 6-10" or so.

Thinking seriously about a Yellow Pyramid butterfly. Yes... I realize they are known to nip at some soft corals... and yes, I have some... but honestly, having a fish that helps keep xenia under control isn't a bad thing, in my world

Anyone have any direct experience with a yellow pyramid butterfly and want to share? Other suggestions that might fit my needs?

Thanks, all

 

[saltyhog]

I kept a trio and they never bothered any coral including zoas, euphyllia or other LPS. They are very active so my only concern would be your tank size. I wouldn't hesitate to keep them again (I only rehomed mine during a move). They do tend to come in with mouth injuries/infections so getting a healthy one is important

@ca1ore has lots of experience keeping both these and the black pyramids. Let's see what he thinks.

 

[Greybeard]

They are very active so my only concern would be your tank size.

Thanks for the response! The tank is fairly sparsely decorated... there's quite a bit of open swimming space. I _think_ he'd be OK... and active is good

 

[ca1ore]

They will mow down any Xenia. Some will eat blue cloves and pest anemones, but not all. I don’t keep zoas so cannot say. Otherwise quite reef safe. Mouth damage and subsequent infections are common, so QT is ideal. NGP treats them well.

I prefer the yellow to the black zoster. Both are pretty active and big eaters (tang like). Awesome fish though and highly recommended.

 

[cracker]

I'm keeping an eye out for a healthy looking Pyramid also.
I like the Key hole also ! Are they big algae eaters?
Are these tangs bristle tooth ?