Copperband Butterfly EXPERT (Chelmon Rostratus)
Key Facts
Also Known As: Beaked Coralfish, Orange Stripe Butterfly
Compatibility, Behavior, and Environment: The Copperband Butterflyfish is generally peaceful but can be shy and requires a tank with plenty of hiding spaces to feel secure. It is not completely reef-safe as it may nip at tube worms, small mollusks, and some soft corals. However, it is highly valued for its ability to control Aiptasia, which is incredibly helpful if you have an outbreak of this pest. This species tends to do much better in more mature, well-established tanks with an abundance of live rock and food sources.
Can Be Tricky to Keep: While being one of the most popular and beautiful Butterfly species, Copperbands are notoriously difficult to get eating from one system to the next. They are known for being hit-or-miss and finicky with feeding. While we overall have a high success rate with them and while we do take the precaution of ensuring specimens in each outgoing batch are observed eating before shipping, we cannot guarantee they will still eat in your system. Mature systems with a multitude of food sources tend to have higher success rates, compared to barren environments such as QT tanks.
Aquarium Requirements: A mature tank of at least 75 gallons is necessary to provide a stable environment for the Copperband Butterflyfish. The aquarium layout should include lots of live rock for hiding and hunting, which helps in reducing stress and maintaining good health.
Specifications:
Approximate Size: Sm: 1.5-2", Md 2-3", Lg 3-3.5"
Diet: Frozen Mysis, live baby brine shrimp, blackworms, Aiptasia, and if available, some cheap SPS for grazing. Having a variety of foods and constant feeding has shown to help in our experience.
Water Conditions: Prefers a temperature range of 74-78°F, with a pH of 8.1-8.4 and a specific gravity of 1.022-1.025.
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Care Level: Difficult (Live Arrival Guarantee only)
Reef-Safe: With caution
Temperament: Peaceful but can be timid
Pairs well with
Copperband Butterfly EXPERT (Chelmon Rostratus)
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Shipping Information
- Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday. Orders will be shipped overnight on the soonest possible shipping day, unless you request to hold the order for up to one business day.
- Your order will ship same-day if placed before 12:30 PM PST on a shipping day.
- Orders placed after 12:30 PM PST will ship on the next shipping day.
- Stay tuned to our Announcement Bar (black bar at the top of every page) for important shipping announcements...we may reach our max limit of orders we can ship on Mondays.
- If it is very hot, very cold, or if you live in a rural area, ship to a UPS Access Point to save your livestock from hours of exposure to the elements. Click here to see how.
FAQ’s
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if UPS is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.
Contact Us
Send us an email at sales@reefbeauties.com and we will get back to you shortly.
We do not offer phone calls. We handle our inquiries with timely emails to ensure a qualified and high-quality response, to have all conversations on record, and to avoid miscommunications that can occur over the phone.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if UPS is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.