{"product_id":"copperband-butterfly-wysiwyg","title":"Copperband Butterfly WYSIWYG","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopperband Butterflyfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most elegant and recognizable butterflyfish in the hobby, the Copperband Butterflyfish features striking copper-orange bands, a long pointed snout, and graceful swimming behavior. Highly sought after for both its beauty and natural pest-picking behavior, this species can become a true centerpiece in established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned \u0026amp; Eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWYSIWYG Specimen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eExact Fish Shown in Listing Video\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium (Approximately 3.5\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eIn Our Care Since:\u003c\/b\u003e August 26, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eCurrently Housed at Lush Corals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate–Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe with caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranging from approximately 4–8 inches at adult size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Husbandry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopperband Butterflyfish are calm, deliberate swimmers that spend much of their time picking through rockwork in search of small invertebrates and natural food sources. They thrive in mature aquariums with stable water conditions, peaceful tankmates, and plenty of live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species can be more delicate during acclimation compared to many other marine fish, making proper conditioning and feeding response extremely important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany hobbyists also value Copperbands for their potential to help control nuisance pests such as aiptasia, though individual results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnivorous and benefits from a varied feeding regimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Feed at Lush Corals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClam and meaty frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared frozen blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Your Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen mysis and brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClam or mussel meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaty frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequent feeding and a calm environment greatly improve long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClownfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful reef fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse caution with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAggressive tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain feather dusters or tube worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome coral species or invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for mature, stable aquariums with low competition during feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLush Corals Quarantine \u0026amp; Conditioning Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fish has completed our \u003cstrong\u003efull quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks)\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to being made available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this process, each fish is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully observed and stabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactively treated and monitored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditioned onto prepared foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified to be actively eating and thriving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is \u003cstrong\u003ehealthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54054064488724,"sku":"RM9 Copperband","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lushcorals.com\/products\/copperband-butterfly-wysiwyg","provider":"Lush Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}