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Originally Posted by KNOWYOURTANK
Thanks guys I’m leaning towards the copperband I’ve also heard of angelfish eating Aiptasia anyone seen this ?
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Purchase a copperband because they are a great fish you want one and they look good in your tank. If he eats aiptasia bonus. If he doesn't so what he is a great fish.
Do not buy a copperband because you only want him for aiptasia control. If this is your reasoning go with peppermint shrimp or better yet purchase a Berghia Nudibranch.
Some angelfish will eat aiptasia most won't only eat aiptaisa and leave everything else alone. If you want angelfish in your reef go for it, personally I would stick with pygmys. But there are those who want the big angelfish and are willing to accept some coral grazing and who knows maybe some aiptasia control.
Copperband butterflys do best in a low stress tank. If you already have aggressive large tangs it likely won't work unless you can isolate the butterfly. Also according to Live Aquaria you need a minimum of a 125 gallon tank.