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FAQs on Genus Chaetodon Butterflyfishes, Identification
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Re: Micro-bubbles/gas-bubble disease/Pumps and Plumbing... and some
C. tricinctus pix 3/15/08
Hi Scott, Sorry for the slow
reply, my bubble problem has only completely cleared in the last
couple of days.
<Great! I must apologize for my slow response
also, it has been one of those weeks.>
Once I added the new RK2
pump things immediately improved. Bubbles reduced to practically
nothing, and the noise was cut in half.
<Yes, the typical story
with these pumps.>
Like last time when I added the breather's
some bubbles did come back after a few days, and the same happened
after adding the new pump. There weren't a lot of bubbles and I
believed they weren't at dangerous levels. Over the last couple of
weeks I have fiddled with a few things with little change. It wasn't
until I re-arranged the area around the intake of the pump that I
found my problem. A couple of bio-balls had somehow gotten lose and
got stuck in the intake pipe.
<That will sure make a
difference.>
Once removed, flow increased, and the bubbles
stopped (insert big sigh of relief).
<Yes.>
In rare good
timing, since I did this a few days ago my black Ocellaris pair I
had been concerned about has laid another nest. So it seems I got
through this with no great issues.
<Awesome!>
As I was
writing this I remembered that I was going to try and take some pics
of my Chaetodon tricinctus for your Unknown Chaetodons page. I
recently moved my Tricinctus Butterfly into a different tank and am
able to get some better shots of him so I thought I would include a
couple with this e-mail. I left them their original size, so you can
reduce them the way you like.
<Thank you, these will be passed
along to Bob.>
Thanks again for your advice. Kind Regards, Ryan
Dwyer
<Ryan, thank you for updating us on your situation, I am
glad to hear it all worked out well. Welcome, have fun, Scott V.> | 
Very nice. Thanks Ryan. RMF |
The Impulse
Buy - Saddleback Butterfly
I'm pretty new at this marine aquarium
thing, having only dealt with fresh water aquariums for 30 plus years.
>>Acquiring knowledge is, in my opinion, the most difficult aspect of
keeping marine.
>Been taking it slow, usually researching as I go,
but recently couldn't resist buying on impulse a saddleback butterfly.
>>Ouch.. my friend, these fish are so easily found...
>Water quality
is all good, and all other inhabitants are doing well. Just wondering if
I made a mistake adding the butterfly.
>>WithOUT quarantine? In my
very honest opinion, YES. Everything, especially vertebrate life, must
be quarantined for a minimum of 30 days. Also, this animal will need
swimming space, 4' isn't exactly the kind of space a fish that hits
about 6" in length. See these links to decide what animal you actually
have -
http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Chaetodon&speciesname=ulietensis
http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Chaetodon&speciesname=falcula
http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Chaetodon&speciesname=ephippium
(the pic in this last link doesn't work, so see the following)
http://www.fishbase.org/Photos/ThumbnailsSummary.cfm?ID=5562
>>As
you will see perusing these, there is a rather LARGE disparity in
ultimate sizes of these animals, some hitting 6", others 12"! (all
measurements are given in metric units on this site. So, range of
15cm-30cm)
>It's a community tank, no live coral or live rock.
>>No live rock leaves any butterfly at a decided disadvantage, actually,
many marines, as there is GREAT benefit to having at least some live
rock. Do consider replacing some decorations with good quality live
rock if you can.
>The other inhabitants are a diamond goby, a small
clown, 2 blue damsels and a blue velvet damsel, a green Chromis with one
small hermit crab. Tank size is 55 gallon.
>>Decidedly small for the
butterfly itself, and definitely getting crowded, especially once
ultimate adult sizes for these animals are calculated. The clown
species is important here, too.
>The butterfly is about 3 inches and
is the largest fish in the tank at this point. Am I overcrowding at
this point?
>>You are very, very close right now. Do be prepared
with water changes, and consider either quickly upscaling the tank to
something more like a 75 gallon, or consider returning the butterfly and
waiting to get it till you have more suitable housing and a bit more
experience with marines under your belt. Not that these fish cannot be
hardy, but for beginners they can be touchy.
>Also, I keep reading
about how butterflies are so delicate and hard to feed. What do you
think?
>>There are many variables at work here, not the least of
which are the husbandry practices of the owner and the actual species
we're talking about. There are many marine fish, including butterfly
species, that are obligate feeders. If it's a species that requires,
say, a particular sponge or group of corals, then we've got a problem,
yes? Please research and reconsider this purchase. Marina
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