Raccoon Butterfly or Blue-Faced Angel?????

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by aquariaman, Jun 12, 2010.

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  1. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    I have a 70 gallon reef tank and i want a center piece in my reef. I am in love with both the raccoon butterflyfish and the blue faced angelfish. I have a $700 ricordia and don't want anybody to eat it! Has anybody had ANY experience with one of these fish and my main question is have they ate or nipped at any of your corals! I am fine with just a little nip or tug but i don't want my whole dang tank gone the next day. I have just about EVERY coral you can name and if you have any comments PLEASE, PLEASE tell me!! Please vote or add comments in the box below and that will be greatly appreciated!!! :)
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Neither fish is considered reef safe.
     
  4. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    And a 70 gallon tank is WAY too small for a Blueface. Sorry, won't work.
     
  5. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    You aren't going to be able to guarantee that any angelfish or butterfly fish won't eat a soft coral unless it's in the tank and you never see it pick at your coral.