Can 1 of these 3 butterflys go in a 46g safely?

[Djm9288]

Either:
Yellow Long nose butterfly
Auriga Butterfly
Copperband Butterfly
it would be with a LN hawk and a flame angel

 

[GSchiemer]

Either:
Yellow Long nose butterfly
Auriga Butterfly
Copperband Butterfly
it would be with a LN hawk and a flame angel

Any of those butterflies would go with your hawk and angel. You just so happen to have them listed in order of hardiness, IMO.

Greg Schiemer

 

[GSchiemer]

Either:
Yellow Long nose butterfly
Auriga Butterfly
Copperband Butterfly
it would be with a LN hawk and a flame angel

Any of those butterflies would go with your hawk and angel. You just so happen to have them listed in order of hardiness, IMO. If you have corals in the aquarium, the Copperband is the least risky, followed by the Long-nosed butterfly.

Greg Schiemer

 

[Djm9288]

Can they be kept in a 46g????? I have a FOWLR

 

[GSchiemer]

Can they be kept in a 46g????? I have a FOWLR

A 46 gallon aquarium is pushing it for any of these butterflies but it's still doable. Just be sure to purchase a juvenile specimen and see it eating prepared food before purchasing it!

Greg Schiemer

 

[Djm9288]

Will it be long before i have to return the fish? Is it possible that i will never? How big will these fish get? Which do you recommend?

 

[GSchiemer]

Will it be long before i have to return the fish? Is it possible that i will never? How big will these fish get? Which do you recommend?

Fortunately these butterflies don't grow quickly or very large, so you can keep them indefinitely. Four to five inches is about as big as you'll ever see them.

A recommendation is difficult. Everything else being equal, I recommend the long-nosed because it is a little hardier and easier to feed compared to the other two, but I would choose the one that looks best at the store. As I said, watch them eat. Pick the one that eats well, has clear fins and eyes, and full body weight.

Greg Schiemer

 

[Djm9288]

I really ant a long nose! I have read on site they get 9". so thats not true? Well I sure hope you are right! I still have a month or two to get my fish plan perfected!

 

[ride928]

Can they be kept in a 46g????? I have a FOWLR

A 46 gallon aquarium is pushing it for any of these butterflies but it's still doable. Just be sure to purchase a juvenile specimen and see it eating prepared food before purchasing it!

Greg Schiemer

ditto...especially a copperband. They can be quite tricky to get to eat. Also, if you do decide to go with the copperband, pay the extra money and get one from Australia. They tend to be hardier than the ones from Sri Lanka.

 

[Djm9288]

I am going with the long-nose. Thanks for the help!

 

[GSchiemer]

I really ant a long nose! I have read on site they get 9". so thats not true? Well I sure hope you are right! I still have a month or two to get my fish plan perfected!

I think the long-nose is the best choice.

Theoretically all these fish can reach 8-9 inches at their maximum adult size, but I've never seen one that large and I wouldn't worry about it. If you are able to keep it long enough to outgrow your aquarium, I'm certain any store would welcome it in trade.

Greg Schiemer

 

[Djm9288]

The thing is, I get really attached to my pets. I doubt Icould ever give him up!

 

[reefann]

I agree I have heard the copper band can be quit tricky. Have yet to try it myself though.
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