They're extremely difficult to get to eat anything. Many times, they will starve without even touching the aptasia, and those that do eat aptasia, usually starve after it has all been eaten. It is very hard to find a copperband that eats prepared foods. If you're intent on getting one, find one that readily eats prepared foods at the pet store. I don't mean one tht may suck in a flake, or single piece of mysis, i mean on that eats like any other fish. Resist the urge to get one thinking "oh, it'll come around in my tank". No, it won't. I've had several in the past, and will not have another. They're too beautiful and expensive for me to keep killing them
Yes, as with all butterflies, there is a chance it will take a liking to your other corals as well.
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