Larvatus Butterfly not eating

hawk · #1 02-15-2008, 05:30 PM

Were these fish sold to you as "Larvatus" or some other common name?. Hopefully it is a mis-identification. If they really are Larvatus, they are strict acro polyp feeders. I have only read of one person who kept these fish alive for more than a few months. He actually purchased browned out dying acros from a lfs. IIRCC, this guy lived in the UAE and had a huge, ultra sophisticated system. His Laravatus still eventually starved to death. Where did you purchase these fish? Good luck.

BC564 · #2 02-15-2008, 05:36 PM

Just read this.

http://www.reefhotspot.com/store/pro...roducts_id=629

hawk · #3 02-15-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC564

Just read this.

http://www.reefhotspot.com/store/pro...roducts_id=629

You'll find this type of info from dealers that sell this fish and just about anything else. Most if not all "reputable" dealers do not sell this fish. And if they do, should at least be honest with the care level recommendations. There are countless (non-commercial) sites that state the captivity issues with this fish.