Mr Gil poking at sea urchin

[ming69]

Just bought a b/w butterfly which looks like Mr Gil in Finding Nemo. Seems ok on the first day but last night it started to bite/picking on my sea urchin. Also, the cleaner shrimp jumps on it when it swims near.

Do you think things will eventually work out between the 3 of them?

Should I feed them more often so they won't pick on each other? Currently only feeding them once a day.

[w3ish3ng]

moorish idol? they are not reefsafe. of course by feeding more, most likely the nipping will reduce.

[ming69]

Not Moorish Idol. It's a butterflyfish. Black & white body with yellow tail.

As for not being reefsafe, I think this one might not be good too. Made the mistake of buying it without checking on its compatibility.

I would have thought that the sea urchin with all its spikes would keep the fish away.