Tail Spot Blennie

The Saltwater Kid · 12/23/2006, 12:10 AM

I really would like to add a Blennie to my tank as my final fish but a lot of them say may nip at polyp corals and clam mantles, my question is the Tail Spot less a threat to do that and does he have as much personality as the other Blennies?

The Saltwater Kid · 12/23/2006, 07:10 AM

bump

MiddletonMark · 12/23/2006, 07:56 AM

Mine seems personable ... and as of yet, hasn't nipped anything.

That said, it took my Midas over a year in the tank to start nipping at the clam [and get himself removed].

The Saltwater Kid · 12/23/2006, 11:24 AM

bump

rssjsb · 12/23/2006, 11:31 AM

I have a tailspot in my 10 gallon. I haven't noticed him nipping anything, but only have softies in the tank with him. He's very cute, but also somewhat shy compared to larger blennies.

The Saltwater Kid · 12/23/2006, 11:48 AM

What about Bi Color Blennies, do they nip at corals and clams? I saw one at my LFS and he looks so cute with those big puppydog eyes. I would get one if I didn't think I would be putting my corals at risk...I also have a Purple Firefish and I've heard they might bully him, is this true?

Sk8r · 12/23/2006, 12:05 PM

I have a tailspot with clams, sps, and lps, and he's a model citizen---except for nabbing slime strings loaded with cyclopeeze from the sps. He will rob a coral, but has never been observed to damage it.

The bicolors are pushier than the lawnmower, given their size.

You'll note my list in my sig.

The Saltwater Kid · 12/23/2006, 01:53 PM

Sk8r how is the Tail Spots personality compared to the other Blennies? The main reason I want a Blennie is because of the goofball personality, if a Tail Spot is shy and hides a lot then I don't know if he's what I want. I've thought about a Lawnmower but I've heard they get big and can attack other fish and I don't want that!

The Saltwater Kid · 12/23/2006, 04:15 PM

bump

The Saltwater Kid · 12/23/2006, 07:39 PM

come on people, some more input please! bump

ReneL · 12/23/2006, 08:36 PM

I have a bi color that is a lot fun. He is the families favorite, we are always checking to see what he is up too. I have Chromis, Clown, Goby, Hippo Tang and he gets along with all. Never been a problem with any coral either.

ReneL · 12/23/2006, 08:38 PM

Forgot to mention that I also have a Fire Fish. The Blenny never bothers him, it it is the six line Wrasse that goes after the Fire Fish.

The Saltwater Kid · 12/26/2006, 02:32 PM

This is in a 29 gallon tank, not a whole lot of room to run...would a Bi-Color still be suitable (with polyp corals, clam, firefish) or should I stick with the Tail Spot? Is there a big dropoff personality-wise between the two? I've also read about a Black and Yellow Blenny that sounds like a nice fish as well. I just want everyone to get along and not have to worry about my corals or clams being nipped.

The Saltwater Kid · 12/26/2006, 04:06 PM

bump

The Saltwater Kid · 12/26/2006, 05:32 PM

bump

chrisstie · 12/26/2006, 07:47 PM

I like the bi colors and red spotted rock skippers.. blennies in general can and sometimes will be opportunistic in the same way any grazer can be but if you keep it well fed it shouldn't be trouble.

It also depends on the individual fish some have had no problems whatsoever and others have. I'd try it out- they are generally very peaceful and adorably amusing fish! If you aren't willing to take a risk a similar fish that may be more sand dwelling would be a goby. they are so fun to watch too and have similar goofy faces

danch · 12/26/2006, 11:20 PM

I'm glad you're asking all the blennie questions! Hopefully I'll remember in 6 months or so...

(so here's a bump for the third shift

)

12/23/2006, 12:10 AM	#1
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Tail Spot Blennie I really would like to add a Blennie to my tank as my final fish but a lot of them say may nip at polyp corals and clam mantles, my question is the Tail Spot less a threat to do that and does he have as much personality as the other Blennies? __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/23/2006, 07:10 AM	#2
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	bump __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/23/2006, 07:56 AM	#3
MiddletonMark Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 14,441	Mine seems personable ... and as of yet, hasn't nipped anything. That said, it took my Midas over a year in the tank to start nipping at the clam [and get himself removed]. __________________ read a lot, think for yourself Current Tank Info: 58g stony reef [250w10k, 250w 20k MH, 2x vho act, Octopus150, 6060 + 6000] ; 60g mixed tub

12/23/2006, 11:24 AM	#4
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	bump __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/23/2006, 11:31 AM	#5
rssjsb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,243	I have a tailspot in my 10 gallon. I haven't noticed him nipping anything, but only have softies in the tank with him. He's very cute, but also somewhat shy compared to larger blennies. __________________ Robin

12/23/2006, 11:48 AM	#6
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	What about Bi Color Blennies, do they nip at corals and clams? I saw one at my LFS and he looks so cute with those big puppydog eyes. I would get one if I didn't think I would be putting my corals at risk...I also have a Purple Firefish and I've heard they might bully him, is this true? __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/23/2006, 12:05 PM	#7
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I have a tailspot with clams, sps, and lps, and he's a model citizen---except for nabbing slime strings loaded with cyclopeeze from the sps. He will rob a coral, but has never been observed to damage it. The bicolors are pushier than the lawnmower, given their size. You'll note my list in my sig. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/23/2006, 01:53 PM	#8
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Sk8r how is the Tail Spots personality compared to the other Blennies? The main reason I want a Blennie is because of the goofball personality, if a Tail Spot is shy and hides a lot then I don't know if he's what I want. I've thought about a Lawnmower but I've heard they get big and can attack other fish and I don't want that! __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/23/2006, 04:15 PM	#9
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	bump __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/23/2006, 07:39 PM	#10
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	come on people, some more input please! bump __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/23/2006, 08:36 PM	#11
ReneL Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wrentham, MA Posts: 62	I have a bi color that is a lot fun. He is the families favorite, we are always checking to see what he is up too. I have Chromis, Clown, Goby, Hippo Tang and he gets along with all. Never been a problem with any coral either.

12/23/2006, 08:38 PM	#12
ReneL Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wrentham, MA Posts: 62	Forgot to mention that I also have a Fire Fish. The Blenny never bothers him, it it is the six line Wrasse that goes after the Fire Fish.

12/26/2006, 02:32 PM	#13
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	This is in a 29 gallon tank, not a whole lot of room to run...would a Bi-Color still be suitable (with polyp corals, clam, firefish) or should I stick with the Tail Spot? Is there a big dropoff personality-wise between the two? I've also read about a Black and Yellow Blenny that sounds like a nice fish as well. I just want everyone to get along and not have to worry about my corals or clams being nipped. __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/26/2006, 04:06 PM	#14
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	bump __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/26/2006, 05:32 PM	#15
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	bump __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

12/26/2006, 07:47 PM	#16
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	I like the bi colors and red spotted rock skippers.. blennies in general can and sometimes will be opportunistic in the same way any grazer can be but if you keep it well fed it shouldn't be trouble. It also depends on the individual fish some have had no problems whatsoever and others have. I'd try it out- they are generally very peaceful and adorably amusing fish! If you aren't willing to take a risk a similar fish that may be more sand dwelling would be a goby. they are so fun to watch too and have similar goofy faces __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

12/26/2006, 11:20 PM	#17
danch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 614	I'm glad you're asking all the blennie questions! Hopefully I'll remember in 6 months or so... (so here's a bump for the third shift ) __________________ Asking dumb questions since '06! Or, a dumby asking questions since '06! Current Tank Info: 29G FW, 75G LPSing