Copperband butterflyfish

Mine unfortunately did not make it. However they are a beautiful fish with a unique silhouette that stands out in any tank. I recommend tons of research before you think about adding this fish to your tank. I wouldn’t add them to a tank with already established tangs. They can be kept with tangs, but the best practice is to have them be the first larger fish in the tank so they don’t have too much competition for food in the beginning. Until they get settled in the tank they require lots of supervision and many feedings. From my research foods like black worms or white worms are the best way to get them eating. They also seem to love clams. Keeping them in a tank with mature live rock is key. If you’re willing to put in the effort I think they are a rewarding fish to keep.

The trick is getting them to eat!! Mine has learned to eat from my hands and is so personable and always out. Never mean to anyone. Model citizen.

Once eating they are very strong and beneficial fish to a reef ecosystem. Very rarely do you find copperbands fearing on coral.

Great fish but can be finicky but highly suggest for tanks that have been established long enough

Not for beginners. But the most rewarding fish I’ve ever had in the hobby. Trained him to eat out of my hand, and he’d follow me around the tank. Huge personality but very difficult to get eating.