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FAQs on Longnose, Genus Forcipiger Butterflyfish Identification

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Long, longnose butterfly fish ?
Hi, I have just discovered your site, so please forgive me if this question is answered within the site.  I have just bought a yellow longnose butterfly, the one with the longer snout I believe.  Which of the 2 is the more common?  
<The "regular", Forcipiger flavissimus>
In the store, I saw him eat flake; so far (2 or 3 days) he hasn't for me, so I am considering frozen Mysis shrimp.  I have a coral banded shrimp in the tank, as well as some mushroom corals.  Are these is danger?
<No, should get along>
  If I keep him extra well fed, does the danger decrease?  How much Mysis should I give daily if he doesn't accept the flake?
<As much, many as the fish seems interested in. Please see here re these species: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/forcipig.htm>
  Thanks for
considering my questions.
       Mike
<Thank you for writing. Bob Fenner>


 


 

 

 

 

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