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Can I put two copper band butterfly In a 240 gallon mixed reef tank? I have no tubeworms.
I have a crap load of aptasia. Every since I put those crosshatches in my tank.
 

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Not sure about them being territorial, but they are hit or miss. Make sure you feed them at the lfs and grab the ones that eat. I gotta check out your tank one of these days. Can we setup a time?
 

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We are doing a remodel right now and the house is a disaster. i still owe Nick a visit, and a certain soft coral. I will PM you soon
 
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Marde.. I went up to Pacific Reef in Orange County and they had a bunch of Copperbands.. Talk to Brian.. He is the manager and all of them eat bloodworms.. But I heard it is best to keep one.. I'm still trying to catch mine but looks like he is staying.. He is eating mysis shrimp now.
 
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Ive seen setups with two...one of the LFS locally has a 150 with two in it, but i would not recommend.

You might want to try a burgess. a bit more expensive but they are hardier and eat aiptasia. I got one for my 180, he is doing great so far unlike my copperband.
 

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Ive seen setups with two...one of the LFS locally has a 150 with two in it, but i would not recommend.

You might want to try a burgess. a bit more expensive but they are hardier and eat aiptasia. I got one for my 180, he is doing great so far unlike my copperband.
Do they mess with corals, never heard of that fish. liveaquaria lists this fish at 400 bucks
 
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They have burgess' at the marine center for like 89.

I got mine from liveaquaria but it was about 119.

Much hardier than copperbands. Good luck!
 
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