Long-nose butterfly fish? [Archive]

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YourWorstNightmare

13-09-06, 20:05

I seem too have a soft spot for these fine looking angels.does anyone on here have any?are they good for a reef tank?
Any more info on these,i would be very gratefull .
Thanks guys

sid8ball

13-09-06, 20:34

Can be hard to get feeding and also prone to disease imho.

Rob Martin

21-09-06, 15:20

They tend to pick at Feather Dusters.
Rob

clippo

03-10-06, 14:26

Been researching these myself recently - Forcipiger flavissimus and F. longirostris are both susceptible to shipping damage due to their delicate physique. Both are said to be peaceful and reef compatible with caution, with longirostris being safer but rarer choice. Max size about 9" IIRC. (various sources)

jimmy911

07-10-06, 02:41

i have been told that they are to be approached like a copperbanded
which im having trouble with at the moment so for now ill observe there beauty in the lfs

tony