Copper Banded Butterfly

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I have been waiting patiently, some time now, for PEA to get CBB’s in once again. Seen some in other stores, but really didn’t like the way they were doing. After being chased around yesterday by all my tangs, it has settled down and is exploring the reef for something good to eat. Hopeing that it will try some mysis shrimp later tonight.

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Nice fish John

Let us know how they make out with the SPS
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Thanks Bill, I only have one. If it eats I think it will be ok. Will keep you posted.

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Nice P/U John. Hope it will do well for you. Hard to keep for most people.

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good luck, john. hope it stays away from yr clammies.

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thanks reefman and paul

Paul, did you have aCBB that was picking on your clams? Or maybe know someone that this happened to. Just curious.

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[quote=“houndsbayman, post:6, topic:3850”]
thanks reefman and paul

Paul, did you have aCBB that was picking on your clams? Or maybe know someone that this happened to. Just curious.[/quote]
readit a few times; different opinions also. see what chris/barb might have to say

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Well, I guess I will just wait and see what happens. Maybe if your tank has plenty of rocks and has been established for awhile, it is a better enviorment for the CBB. All mine does is swim in the rocks looking for things to eat. Haven’t seen it pick on the clams, keeping my fingers crossed. ;D

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from my understanding if they are eating well and have something to pick off the rock they will be fine. they are really beautiful fish, might have to get one later down the road.

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Here is a short video of the CBB in my tank as of today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHYHeSGaSE

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Looks nice and happy John

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looks awesme john seems to be doing fantastic. Love the PBT makes me miss having my 155. Had my pbt for 3 years he would rub up against me while cleaning the tank.

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Looks great John -really happy - and a nice size too. Guess you’re not having any issues with him not eating huh?

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Thanks guys.
Casey, my PBT is very small, but doing fine. I have read that they can be very aggressive toward any new fish and probally should be the last fish placed in your tank. This is the reason I went for a smaller one.

Craig,I really haven’t seen it take any frozen food yet. I am concerned about that. But it does forage thru the rocks all day long, just hope it is finding enough to eat.

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The fish looks good and healthy so far John.