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Lawnmower Blenny...
beh./hlth. 03/06/2008
Hello
<<Hello, Andrew today>>
I have a 55 gallon tank i thought i had enough algae in it so i got a lawnmower
blenny, but now his mouth is open and he seems to be breathing fast i have heard
it has something to do with him not getting enough to eat.
<<Quite possible>>
But i wasn't sure so i tried feeding him two different things out of my frozen
multipack and putting some of the sheet algae but he isn't interested in it i
was wondering if you had any suggestions?
<<You could try feeding the blenny on other herbivore based feeds like
Spirulina, had personal joy with marine algae pellets and wafers ( the sinking
variety )>>
<<Hope this helps. A Nixon>>
Silly Blenny, or Sick Fish?
Hey crew,
<Hey Scott F. here today!>
I notice that my algae blenny every once in a while will rub up against the
rocks. He doesn't do it very often and has done it for quiet some
time. Is there a normal behavior of blennies doing this, or is it
ich?? I searched the forums but didn't really find a definitive answer.
Thank you, Todd
<I've seen various blennies engage in this behavior periodically without them
being ill. They are kinda goofy characters at times. My advice is to simply keep
a good eye on the fish and be prepared to take action should symptoms manifest
themselves. Good luck! Regards, Scott F>
The corals don't like the Blenny
Hi,
<Hi Lisa!>
I got a rock with a few orange/purple Ricordea and another with
green star polyps about 1 1/2 weeks ago. They were doing great until
I got a Sailfin blenny. He climbs all over the rocks and occasionally
the corals. He knocked the Ricordea rock over 2 times!
<Hee Hee! Very normal Blenny behavior. They don't seem
to care much what they "climb" over or perch on, and in fact, mine
will forcibly throw objects off of his favorite perch!>
The first time he just tapped it and they seemed fine, 2nd time it
was flipped and sitting on one of the shrooms. I finally got some
glue but when I picked up the rock I realized the Ric was only
partially attached to the rock. It also has a small chunk missing,
the purple looks grayish and the mouth does too.
<Gluing or otherwise attaching corals is a wise choice to prevent such
falls.>
Is it dead or injured? Anything I can do to save it?
<It sounds like it is a bit bleached. It should recover
quickly and completely if you prevent further insults.>
As if that's not enough trouble from the blenny, he's also upset
the GSP. They were 1/2 closed up after the first day w/the blenny,
now they've been closed solid for 2 days. Are they OK? Will they get
used to him?
<It is normal for GSP's to periodically close for a while. If you
are sure it is the Blenny, they may adapt, but it is probably best to move the
GSP's out of his territory.
Thanks,
Lisa Spencer
<best regards! Adam>
- The Amazing, Changing Lawnmower Blenny -
I have a lawnmower blenny who is fat and happy. <Glad to hear it.> I
have noticed since I got him that he appears to have the ability to change color
depending on stress level and depending on what his environment is. I recently
added a lot of new live rock and it is covered in coralline. Now the back half
of my blennies has a slightly purple tinge. Wondering if this is a ability they
have or if it is an illusion or if I am just plain crazy? <Neither one
actually... all fish can alter their colors to some extent, although most aren't
chameleons some, like a couple of the flat fish have an uncanny ability to match
their surroundings. Most others instead have what's known as a night/fright
pattern, typically something that offers an additional amount of protection in
the dark - like extra eye spots, etc. On the flip side, and in captivity it is
not uncommon for a fish to fade its colors, many times due to nutritional
deficiencies. What could happen in this case is a combination of factors -
perhaps a response to environment, perhaps also a response to being fat and
happy.> I have been searching Q&A's and blennies info and have turned up
nothing. Any insight? <I say no worries.>
Its a mystery now and I would love a expert opinion.
Thank you
Susan
<Cheers, J -- >
Re: Neat Blenny
Bob:
Here is a picture that you may enjoy. it sure to inspire those
who are struggling with this addiction we call a hobby. This
little blenny has tons of personality. Sometimes we are so busy
working on our tanks that we don’t take a few minutes to enjoy the
habitat that we have created.
<Indeed. Thank you. Bob Fenner>
Enjoy: Dan Sovetsky |
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Napping Salarias in a Softy 12/24/05
Happy Holidays WWM, <And to you>
I few quick question for you, tonight I decided to watch my reef tank after
the lights went out, and to my surprise I seen my Lawnmower Blenny, S.
fasciatus napped out in my Colt Coral, Alcyonium sp. It looked as if he is
trying to make it his host like a Clownfish. Has this ever been seen
before? Is it a normal behavior for the blenny to sleep in corals? I
notice that all the polyps on the Colt had retracted while he was in it;
could he eventually harm the coral? If I can get a picture I'll send it to
you. Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
<Nothing unusual, just finding a room for the night. James (Salty Dog)>
Bryan
Lawnmower Blenny Behaviour 4/6/2006
Hello!
<<Hey Sonny!>>
My lawnmower blenny moves up and down so fast at the corner of the tank, and
stays at the top of the water right beside the filter. He looks like gasping
air, and he does that mostly up side down.
<<Wow, that doesn’t sound good. These fish tend to use their mouths some when
breathing, but certainly not upside down often.>>
It started about a week ago. All the test results are fine.
<<Actual number readings are helpful here.>>
It is a fish only tank.46 gallon with 4 clowns, a vermiculated angel, a hermit
crab, and the lawnmower blenny in it. Do you have any idea what could be the
problem?
<<While I do not know what your water chemistry is like, nor do I know how long
you have had this fish, my guess is that the problem is environmental. A
46-gallon tank is simply too small for this fish, not due to its size, but due
to nutritional requirements. They need LOTS of filamentous green algae in their
diet, and if your tank lacks this, it will starve. Read here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/algblenfaqs.htm.>>
Thank you in advance, Sonny.
<<Glad to help. Lisa>>
Disappearing Lawnmower Blenny 2/7/06
Hello All:
I first want to say as most have done before me that your site has helped us in
many ways.
<Glad to hear that! Scott F. with you tonight>
We have a 120 Gal saltwater tank that is about 7 weeks old, with about 13 pounds
of live rock and a few pieces of medium to small coral, a few shells and a
couple of handfuls of live plant, a Domino Damsel (despite what we've read is
very friendly with it's tank mates) a Coral Banded Shrimp ( he can be nasty at
times but stays with the live rock mostly) a Purple Dottyback, a Hermit Crab, 2
Emerald crabs, a Striped Goby and a Red Emperor, and my favorite of all, The
Lawnmower Blenny.
<One of my favorites, too!>
We have had the Blenny for about 5 weeks. He used to be very active and skip
about with a ton of personality. Last week he cleared away some of the crushed
coral and sand and" moved into" one of the shells. He does not come out much any
longer and if he does it is just for a very few seconds and then goes back into
the shell and peeks out. I have the algae sheets in the tank for him to feed on
and sometimes he will eat the flake or thawed shrimp. Why would he all of a
sudden " hide out " ? He was/is so much fun to watch. Thank you in advance for
any and all help.
Charlene & Todd
<Well, it's hard to be 100% sure why a fish disappears. It is certainly a
possibility that the fish is sick or injured, and simply needs to recover in
peace. It may also be that the fish is otherwise stressed and is responding to
some disturbance. In all likelihood, the fish is imply going through "a phase",
and, if in otherwise good health- he'll head on back out to mingle with his
tankmates once again. The fact that he is eating is a very good sign! I'll bet
that he'll be out and about again in due time! Hang in there! Regards, Scott F.>
Atrosalarias fuscus Going Berserk 7/26/07
Crew,
<Hello>
I have a Brown Combtooth Blenny that is going gangsta on my fish. My display is
110 gallons, with 65lbs live rock. My fish stock is the offending bully, a
Sailfin Tang, a gold stripe maroon, and a Royal Gramma. <All are known to be
aggressive, particularly the Maroon clown.> Seems that my tank is plenty big for
my stock. <Probably, but then we don't really get to decide this, its up to the
individual fish to determine how big their territory needs to be.> The
Atrosalarias seems especially eager to pick on the Gramma, but he's not above
chasing the Sailfin Tang around. He's not even partial to one rock--he seems to
follow the Gramma all then pounce like a fisher cat. Is this normal?? I thought
these blennies were supposed to be fairly peaceful as long as they weren't mixed
with similar blennies??
<I would guess that the Gramma's body type is close enough to the blenny's and
triggering a aggressive response.>
Andy
<Chris>
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