Copperband Butterflyfish

[Ariel110G]

So I got a Copperband Butterflyfish this Sunday, my tank is a 110 gallon running for the past 2 years with a sump/refugim. I know he is a difficult fish to feed.
Fellow reefers that have one or had one, I will like to know for how long you have or had this fish & what are you feeding?

 

[Northstar24]

I went against common advice and tried one to take care of some Aipstaisa a while back. It was in my tank for a few weeks, I never did get a very good feeding response from it, it did manage to pick at the rocks somewhat. I also have several tangs in my tank, and they did not take kindly to the butterfly.

Its a great looking fish, but it really is one of those that is best left in the ocean

 

[little_fish]

I've watch many of my local reefers try and keep these fish. For the few the actually get to eat anything, they still don't make it past 6 months. I think it's because we can't provide them with the right diet. I would try feeding them angel fish food with sponges in it.