Has anyone kept Stripeys?

Zionas · 04/18/2020, 07:40 AM

They’re actually really common where I am (southern Chinese coast, Taiwan too) and some have mistook them for butterflies but everywhere I’ve read these fish are a much easier alternative to butterflies or even angels.

I’m thinking of these in place of an angel or butterfly and maybe getting a trio for my 4 footer. They get up to the maximum size of some of the smaller butterflies (~6”). I’m not sure about the availability of these fish at my LFS though.

Has anyone kept these before? I’d love any advice and to know your experiences. I heard they’re super easy to feed (read some reviews from Chinese hobbyists too), fast swimmers and aggressive eaters. Will I be able to keep a trio in my 4 foot by 2 foot by almost 2 foot tank?

Their tank mates will be a Marine Betta, a pair of Ocellaris, 5 PJ Cardinals, (ideally) a pair of Flame Hawks, and a basslet of some kind.

04/18/2020, 07:40 AM	#1
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	Has anyone kept Stripeys? They’re actually really common where I am (southern Chinese coast, Taiwan too) and some have mistook them for butterflies but everywhere I’ve read these fish are a much easier alternative to butterflies or even angels. I’m thinking of these in place of an angel or butterfly and maybe getting a trio for my 4 footer. They get up to the maximum size of some of the smaller butterflies (~6”). I’m not sure about the availability of these fish at my LFS though. Has anyone kept these before? I’d love any advice and to know your experiences. I heard they’re super easy to feed (read some reviews from Chinese hobbyists too), fast swimmers and aggressive eaters. Will I be able to keep a trio in my 4 foot by 2 foot by almost 2 foot tank? Their tank mates will be a Marine Betta, a pair of Ocellaris, 5 PJ Cardinals, (ideally) a pair of Flame Hawks, and a basslet of some kind.