Copperband butterfly or Marginalis

[ndrwater]

So... Im looking for one...
I know there are a lot of you out there who hit the LFS often and I am wondering who has seen a CBB for sale recently?
I was at Seaside in HB today and they didn't have any...
Lemme know...

 

[drexel]

It’s a little far from you, but Elliot has one at Golden State Corals.

 

[joeoliver]

So... Im looking for one...
I know there are a lot of you out there who hit the LFS often and I am wondering who has seen a CBB for sale recently?
I was at Seaside in HB today and they didn't have any...
Lemme know...

oh, i thought you picked one up recently? let me ask around.

 

[Veinz]

CK usually has them. Fish shipments come in on Tuesdays

 

[Tangerine Speedo]

Sean at Reef Factory usually has one or two patrolling his frag tanks.

 

[ndrwater]

Sean at Reef Factory usually has one or two patrolling his frag tanks.

Tried there yesterday.. closed Sunday and Monday

 

[ndrwater]

It’s a little far from you, but Elliot has one at Golden State Corals.

Might be up for a road trip today!!!

 

[ndrwater]

CK usually has them. Fish shipments come in on Tuesdays

Which one, or both? New store is the old Strictly Fish... Was at the original store a few weeks ago and didn't see any

 

[Tangerine Speedo]

Might be up for a road trip today!!!

Today is a holiday... So I guess call first

 

[ndrwater]

I might hit Ellis. Just got an Instagram post saying they are open... Also haven't been there since he was still in the garage...
Ill keep everyone posted .. im on a mission!!

 

[Veinz]

Which one, or both? New store is the old Strictly Fish... Was at the original store a few weeks ago and didn't see any

The CBB at the Original store. I know they just opened up another store but never been there yet. I was tempted to buy one at CK when they had them but didn’t pull the trigger.

 

[ocellaris123]

Carson had a medium large cbb as of yesterday

 

[wishntoboutside]

The only Marginalis have been on the large show size and not smalls. Then the price they ask for these. yes they are from Australia but I am truly not sure if they are rare of not. I have had my copper band for over 5 years and loves SF bay miss. good luck on your search.

 

[ndrwater]

The only Marginalis have been on the large show size and not smalls. Then the price they ask for these. yes they are from Australia but I am truly not sure if they are rare of not. I have had my copper band for over 5 years and loves SF bay miss. good luck on your search.

Yea... Price on Marginalis have gone through the roof .. I had my CBB ' for 9 and 7 years respectively... Unfortunately, both gone now and the aptasia I thought I didn't have thanks to the CBB's are trying to come back with a vengeance....
Hence my mission...

 

[ndrwater]

Welp .. i found the skinniest little CBB ever... Definitely have my work cut out getting this little guy back fat and happy.. I have a good history of keeping these guys , but may need a little luck with this one. Think of it as a passion project.
While I was Ellis Aquarics (thats where Mr. CBB came from) there were also some little Powder Blues on sale... I couldn't resist... I know they can be d!xks, but this guy is small enough that all the established tangs should keep him in check..
Pix eventually...
Thanks everyone for the ideas of who might have one for me...

 

[ndrwater]

Powder Blue is the same size as my Flame Angels, and the CBB is a bit smaller then the Powder ..

 

[ndrwater]

Update.... Mr CBB didn't last the night... Sad, but i knew this was probably a long shot to begin with..
Good news (for me at least) is that Ellis took care of me when their new shipment arrived yesterday.. new CBB cruising and *looks to be* picking at stuff already. Definitely out front hangin with his new tankmates...
Powder Blue is doing Powder Blue things.. eating, all over the tank and apparently happy to have a decent home..

Pix to follow eventually...

 

[chad12333]

ive got a really good sized cbb eating for $95

 

[ndrwater]

ive got a really good sized cbb eating for $95

Thanks, but I got one from Ellis...