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07/02/2007, 01:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Walnut Creek / Concord, CA
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Lawnmower Blenny
Hey RC!
My tank has been up for a couple weeks, is fully cycled (according to tester at LFS), and raring to go. I have 4 damsels and 3 turbos currently. Today I added a lawnmower blenny!! (I had a nice algae bloom) (I completely rearranged the tank before adding him) I'm pretty excited about this. Is there anything I can do to feed him? (leave lights on, overfeed, etc.?) Anyone have any good lawnmower blenny stories to share? Thanks! |
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07/02/2007, 04:17 AM
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Moved On
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Garden Grove
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they usually just graze...but im sure that it might start to accept prepared foods...at least my bicolor blenny did
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07/02/2007, 04:52 AM
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LMB are cool..but i hope your not gunna add any more fish to the tank with 4 damsels.. dont make the mistake i did.. get rid of then now while thier little..mine killed ALOT of tangs..
scott
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07/02/2007, 07:12 AM
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Location: Becket, MA
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My LMB is a very peaceful little guy. He likes to eat the Frozen Formula 2 food and sometimes I see him munching at some nori.
I never see him acting aggressive toward any other tankmates. In fact....our Kohl Tang chases the living daylights out of him sometimes. M
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"No, no, yes, no, I tried that, yes--both ways, no, I don't know, no again. Are there anymore questions? Good." - Xena Current Tank Info: 55 Gal. FOWLR; 120 Gal. Reef - since 1/07 |
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07/02/2007, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Delphos, Ohio
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I have a LMB. I have seen him actually eating flake food as well as picking at the rocks for algae. LMB's sure aren't very attractive fish. As long as you have a healthy build up of green algae on the glass if you leave it go without cleaning it for a few days, I would say he has plenty to eat. You may want to start investing in some live rock though.
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Patrick L. Current Tank Info: 75gal w/20gal fuge- soft coral and assortment of fish, live rock. Emporor 400 power filter, and refugium. I also have an Instant Ocean 100gal rated protein skimmer(HOB), power head, 4x65 white/itenic lights with moon strip. |
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07/02/2007, 10:36 AM
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Location: Sacramento
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Mine wouldnt eat anything but algea for a good six months, but now that im out of algea he eats whatever i feed the others.
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07/02/2007, 10:56 AM
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I've had my LMB for about 2 years now, and he still will only eat algae off my glass and overflows. I've tried to get him to eat other things, but he knows what he likes.
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...ancient Chinese Proverb: keeping big fishtank is not hobby, but addiction. 125gal AG, dual overflows; ReefKeeper Elite Controlled [currently have 7 modules on-line] Custom built 48" x 16" x 16 Current Tank Info: 125g mixed reef |
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07/02/2007, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Elkins Park, Pa
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I feed my LMB those algae discs that sink...he loves them. he puts them in his mouth and swims around the tank with them until they soften. I think my blenny is overweight though, so the natural algae is best I think!!
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07/02/2007, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Delphos, Ohio
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Well you know what they say.. obesity is taking over the world.
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Patrick L. Current Tank Info: 75gal w/20gal fuge- soft coral and assortment of fish, live rock. Emporor 400 power filter, and refugium. I also have an Instant Ocean 100gal rated protein skimmer(HOB), power head, 4x65 white/itenic lights with moon strip. |
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07/02/2007, 12:42 PM
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Location: Alaska
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They are neat looking fish,they have alot of character,but mine was really agressive and i had to get rid of him.He was always attacking my other fish.All fish are diffrent so i might of just had a jerk
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I know violence isnt the answer.I got it worng on purpose! Current Tank Info: 300 mixed reef /30 and 120 community fresh |
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07/02/2007, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NorCal Cali
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I have two and they don't eat anything but the algae off my LR, glass, and powerheads. They have a lot of character and let me touch them occasionally.
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They say don't talk about someone unless you've walked a mile in their shoes.. But if you do, at least you'll be ahead of them AND have their shoes! :) Current Tank Info: 72gal glass bow front reef, mostly LPS with some SPS, tangs, anthias, blenny, paired percula clowns, gold headed sleeper goby, red fairy wrasse |
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07/02/2007, 01:46 PM
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Location: Long Beach, CA
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Mine eats algae off my LR as well as off my glass. He also loves flake food and my home-made food.
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Ralph Mendoza Jr. Long Beach, CA Current Tank Info: 80 Gallon Reef Tank |
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