New Butterfly

[prattreef]

My new C. ulietensis-Double Saddleback Butterfly. It is gorgeous. Thanks I fully expect there to be a complete lack of Aiptasia in the near future.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Reef safe?

 

[prattreef]

Sort of

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I like them but can't take that chance with sps.

 

[prattreef]

I'd say far more of a risk to LPS, softies and zoanthids than SPS, but you never know. I do know they are far more efficient at taking out Aiptasia than Copperbands and this is my primary goal.

 

[Domboski]

Very Nice Randy! That should be a fat fish soon..LOL

 

[Tim]

Randy how are they with majano`s ? I need something in my tank at home....

 

[prattreef]

They reportedly will eat them with gusto, but their is some risk involved as they might decide they like something you care about better. Both Terry Siegel and Charles Delbeek have had good success and limited damage with this species, so the risk was acceptable to me.

 

[jhale]

any risk to clams?

 

[prattreef]

I'd say a pretty decent chance. I don't have any in this system.

 

[tosiek]

Its a gorgeous fish. :shocked1: makes u go ooohhhhh..... /drool. I'm still waiting for it to kick the copperbands butt though. We could make a killing on payper view. what you think Randy? Deathmatch?

 

[Tim]

Thanks Randy I am going to give a shot I`ll let you know how it turns out. Where did you get it from and do they have any left?

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Cough Cough...... :biggrin:

Sorry we do all of our fish special order... lmk if you are interested, we will see what we can do.

 

[lazyreefer]

How is the butterfly doing?

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Yes, how is the butterfly doing?

Is he eating?

 

[prattreef]

Sorry I meant to update. He is eating mysis etc.and doing fine. The Aiptasia population is hanging in there, but I do notice the beginnings of full frontal assault.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

SWEET! Good to hear Randy, we wish you the best of luck!

I am still jealous by the way, I want to keep him for myself!

 

[grknyer]

NIOOOOCE fishy Randy.Goodluck with it.I never had any luck with any butterflies which was a Blessing in disguise.I got into the reef side of the hobby because of it.Sorry but thanks to all my butterflies may you rest in peace.I love my reef!!!!No coral munchers for me lol

 

[Tim]

Picked up mine today. Here he is:

 

[prattreef]

Nice. Good luck. Let's make sure to compare notes.