is a copper band suitable for my aquarium tank

[sweetie_22]

i had two peppermints but lost the second one a day after getting it, all tank stats were fine though

thinking of trying to find a local copperband that eats well and give it a go

[felinxo]

I've heard that Austflakeia copperbands are worth looking into, they're apparently better at catching and exporting them.

[sweetie_22]

I'll start looking around at some point. Have you come across any reliable sources while you've been searching for one, or are you still on the fence about getting a copperband?

[Falcon9]

I've found that copperbands from local fish stores, not wholesalers, tend to be more receptive to food. My experience with TMC copperbands hasn't been great, they're a real challenge to get feeding and often end up underweight. In contrast, imports just need some time and consistent feeding, and they're usually good to go within 3-4 weeks.

[sweetie_22]

i'll steer clear of tmc then

what's the damage on a non tmc copper band