quick blenny question before i go buy.

Tremolo · #1 01/04/2008, 04:54 PM

I am planning on adding a lawnmower blenny to my tank to help with a never ending hair algae problem. If it runs out of algae i will supplement with other food however i was reading about the fish on live aquaria and it said that "It is known to nip at small-polyped stony coral and clam mantles." Is this true and has anyone ever had this problem? I currently have shrooms, leathers, zoas, SPS, and a clam in the tank. I want to know if anyone thinks i will have a problem.

thanks

Vince

Fish_wiz2 · #2 01/04/2008, 05:19 PM

I think it is a 50/50 chance but no not really would it do that (only if it's hungry)

Racing1 · #3 01/04/2008, 05:23 PM

Also they are known not to take prepared foods... If you get lucky it might... I tried twice and then gave up as they just dwindled away and died....

scotmc · #4 01/04/2008, 05:25 PM

LB are a hit or miss fish. Mine did not eat algae nor nip at corals. He only eat shrimp. I could never get him enough food. He died and it was a very interesting fish.

vr697getta · #5 01/04/2008, 05:36 PM

i have had mine for a year and he just gets fatter and fatter it eats everything food and algae

Carnavor180 · #6 01/04/2008, 05:45 PM

yep , mine eats micro algae off of the rocks, and all frozen foods also, i have had quite a few over the years and never had any problems with them.

Tremolo · #7 01/04/2008, 06:53 PM

cool thanks for the help.