Caring for Marine Butterflyfish: Species Spotlight with Hilary

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • Butterflyfish are one of the most beautiful fish hobbyists go after for their tanks. Today Hilary goes over the most popular species in the hobby, goes over general care tips, and what you can do to keep them from munching on your corals!
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Komentáře • 21

  • @jamesreed8054
    @jamesreed8054 Před rokem +2

    Finally. Someone with an education and empirical evidence. Seriously. Thank you

  • @johnatella8498
    @johnatella8498 Před 2 lety +3

    It is so nice to get advice from a marine biologist. I feel like those of us in the hobby just don't have the training. Nice to learn from someone that does.

  • @Peterrdee
    @Peterrdee Před 10 měsíci +1

    NOTE! Butterflyfish usually are pickers that’s the type of fish they are, especially the coral eating ones, I have a teardrop and it took it a while to open up to flakes, pellets and only wanted to eat mysis, then I got it on clams and such also something else is to have other docile fish around to show the butterflyfish that the food is there, usually butterflies don’t hide a lot when they are comfortable they usually are open water swimmers above and around the reef. My butterflies beg for food all the time

  • @MyFirstFishTank
    @MyFirstFishTank Před 3 lety +4

    Butterflyfish! I love them so much but have just never had luck with them! Can't wait to learn more!

  • @joehandfl1
    @joehandfl1 Před 3 lety +3

    Oysters! My butterfly would not eat and as soon as I offered him a freshly opened oyster(or clam) he went to town and chewed it right down. He also loves the masstick. Now I happen to live in Florida , so I just pick a new oyster every day off my dock to feed, but the grocery store should have fresh or frozen shellfish

  • @Mindboggle100
    @Mindboggle100 Před 3 lety +3

    I actually miss Robert's style of presentations, but Hilary is definitely making up for his absence! :-)

    • @WaterLoggedLife
      @WaterLoggedLife Před 3 lety +1

      :) Robert was awesome, I'm honored to hear you say that. Thank you for watching. Out of curiosity, what kind of videos would you like to see? ( I'm making my 2021 list now)

    • @Mindboggle100
      @Mindboggle100 Před 3 lety +2

      @@WaterLoggedLife Thanks for asking... Personally I think delving deeper in simple terms , into the oceans "mechanics" in regards to the food chains and biotopes that we strive to recreate is worthwhile. Obviously the science that goes into foods and the biological processes that result in for example increased slime coats, would be fascinating. In many ways because the product s we purchase are so well researched, the hobbyist has no need to ever consider the scientific/ biological aspects that say quality food addresses...I haven't explained my idea well, because I lack the knowledge myself mostly. However with your background I'm sure you could come up with some content. I can imagine, it's actually a challenge to create content so regularly... Personally I learn a lot from CZcams in general. Looking forward to your 2021 content :)

  • @markwiegand9334
    @markwiegand9334 Před 3 lety +2

    Love the videos they are very informative and cover every aspect of fish needs and care.

  • @nataliemuncy2574
    @nataliemuncy2574 Před 3 lety +1

    Starting my fish research. Great tips. Much appreciated :)

  • @juanhurtado954
    @juanhurtado954 Před 2 lety +1

    HI
    MY COOPERBAND BUTTERFLYFISH IS BEEN IN MY 90 GALLON TANK FOR 5 DAYS IN WHICH I ADD WITH LIEUTENANT TANG; BOTH OF THEM ARE NO EATING THEY ARE SWIMMING ALL DAY. BUT ALL MY OTHER FISH ARE LOOKING GREAT. I HAVE MIMI TANG, CORAL BEAUTY, PURPLE TANG TWO CLOWN FISH. I HAD TRY LIVE BRINESHRIMP, BLACK WORM AND BABY CLAMS.

  • @Peterrdee
    @Peterrdee Před 10 měsíci +1

    I want biota to start selling butterflies the non reef safe ones also, I have a fowlr tank with a Heniochus and a teardrop and they push eachother around sometimes but they swim together a lot

  • @Peterrdee
    @Peterrdee Před 10 měsíci +1

    Caution if you have small butterflyfish keep them with very passive timid fish so they aren’t being pushed around, damselfish are very very aggressive even other small butterflyfish can stress them out if you don’t have enough fish in the tank to form a school of them

  • @mattmonteith2175
    @mattmonteith2175 Před 29 dny +1

    I have butterfly fish is tank mates with a tang. . I bought the tang and she would hide new fish the only fish in the aquarium Qt. These 2 mates at the store. So the know I had to do something about it yes I have the same butterfly in my 150 reef that would not work and did not to take away her friend s
    So gone back to the store and bought the tank mate she so excited to see her freind again now she comes out and eat now

  • @russscheetz667
    @russscheetz667 Před rokem +1

    We have had a copperband butterflyfish for two years and two cleaner shrimp and one fire red shrimp. We would like to add a small racoon butterflyfish fish. Do you think the racoon will be compatible?

  • @waynegrayson5854
    @waynegrayson5854 Před rokem +1

    I just purchased a Pakistani butterfly what do I feed them

  • @Arowana0071
    @Arowana0071 Před 3 lety +1

    I have to say I had a cooperband but just couldn't get him to eat frozen or live and he passed away yesterday 😢

  • @mrsupersym
    @mrsupersym Před 3 lety +1

    I was under impression that this will be a video guide how to train Butterflyfish especially CBB to accept prepared food, however Hillary just keeps rambling without actually doing what she's talking about. Bummer :(

  • @alexehrhardt267
    @alexehrhardt267 Před 3 lety

    Your microphone wasn’t working.
    It’s picking it up from the laptop/webcam only.
    Test before posting video.
    Make sure your wireless microphone is set as default in the windows sound preferences.

    • @nataliemuncy2574
      @nataliemuncy2574 Před 3 lety

      I heard the whole video start to finish. No issue on her end...