azure damsel vs blenny

j86miu · 12/19/2011, 10:55 AM

I have a 14gallon biocube and currently have a azure damsel. I bought him to see if he would last in my tank and he seems to be doing pretty well these last 5 days. He's about an inch long at most and hides ALOT. Not sure if he is just always scared like that or still not sure of his new home.

Well I saw a Blenny at my LFS the other day and was really close to getting him, but was worried about putting him in with a Damsel, although I heard that the Azure species is one of the less aggressive ones. The blenny was about 3" in length.

Do you think adding a blenny of this size would be okay with the small damsel? I'm hoping its size plus the damsel's insecurity is enough to have them compatible.

gaspasser1 · 12/19/2011, 11:01 AM

The blenny should be fine but I would wait at least 2 weeks between new fish additions, just to let the biological filter catch up to the ammonia load (especially in a nano). I assume you're checking ammonia and nitrate?

thebkramer · 12/19/2011, 11:02 AM

I would have to say... No way

sorry.. too small of a tank for 2.. what kind of blenny? not that it matters.. 3in is too big for a 14g.. personally.. I would even bring back the Damsel.. as he is going to be cramped as he grows (he may be already) with that size tank IMO.. I would do a clown goby Maaaybe two clown gobies.. but thats it.....

Sk8r · 12/19/2011, 12:45 PM

Agree: 50 gallon for an azure and blenny, maybe, nicer to have 100g.
OTOH look up "high fin redstriped goby", "clown goby," ---they'd go with a 14 pretty happily.

j86miu · 12/19/2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebkramer

I would have to say... No way

sorry.. too small of a tank for 2.. what kind of blenny? not that it matters.. 3in is too big for a 14g.. personally.. I would even bring back the Damsel.. as he is going to be cramped as he grows (he may be already) with that size tank IMO.. I would do a clown goby Maaaybe two clown gobies.. but thats it.....

I'm not even sure what exact species is it... I see 14gallon tanks with pairs of clown fishes sometimes even with damsels and firefish in them... how does this work out for those tanks?

I want to get rid of the damsel eventually unless i know he is peaceful, but there would only be one way to find out huh

I would like to have a firefish, one clown, and blenny.. but it prob be overstocked blah

thebkramer · 12/19/2011, 01:07 PM

I can't imagine the is ever good in those situations

yes.. it def would be overstocked.. its overstocked now..
like I said (and Sk8r) a clown goby would be the best fit for a 14g. I have 2 clown gobies.. a yellow and a green.. and I love them both LOTS! they both have lots of personality and are quite fun to watch. My yellow clown goby would actually probably do better in a 14g than my 55g.. he tends to hide more than he does "come out to play" but I enjoy him much when he does venture around...
I have a few different gobies and blenny species in my tank and I'd have to say that the clown gobies are the only 2 I have that are "small" I have a starry blenny that started out at about 1/2in long and is now reaching close to 4in!!! he's a beast lol and can be aggressive at times too.. as are the other blennies in my tank .. in a smaller space it just gets that much worse

can you possibly look into getting a larger tank for yourself?? that would be your best bet & gives you that many more options when it comes to stocking...
or.. have you thought of going with a delicate invert dominant tank?? you can still get a goby.. plus maybe some pom pom crabs, porcelain crabs, sexy shrimp, etc ... this is actually my next tank plan... or maybe even turn it into a pistol shrimp tank? or mantis shrimp?
Just some ideas for you

j86miu · 12/19/2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebkramer

I can't imagine the is ever good in those situations

yes.. it def would be overstocked.. its overstocked now..
like I said (and Sk8r) a clown goby would be the best fit for a 14g. I have 2 clown gobies.. a yellow and a green.. and I love them both LOTS! they both have lots of personality and are quite fun to watch. My yellow clown goby would actually probably do better in a 14g than my 55g.. he tends to hide more than he does "come out to play" but I enjoy him much when he does venture around...
I have a few different gobies and blenny species in my tank and I'd have to say that the clown gobies are the only 2 I have that are "small" I have a starry blenny that started out at about 1/2in long and is now reaching close to 4in!!! he's a beast lol and can be aggressive at times too.. as are the other blennies in my tank .. in a smaller space it just gets that much worse

can you possibly look into getting a larger tank for yourself?? that would be your best bet & gives you that many more options when it comes to stocking...
or.. have you thought of going with a delicate invert dominant tank?? you can still get a goby.. plus maybe some pom pom crabs, porcelain crabs, sexy shrimp, etc ... this is actually my next tank plan... or maybe even turn it into a pistol shrimp tank? or mantis shrimp?
Just some ideas for you

lol no, getting a bigger tank is definitely out of the question.... don't gobies require a lot of sand for them to bury in? I think I have about 13lbs of live rock so more than half my sand is covered with rocks... i might take out some rocks and leave maybe about 10lbs... would that be enough?

I'm guessing I have about 10 gallon of actual water.... but that's just a random guess =/

thebkramer · 12/19/2011, 01:36 PM

not all gobies are sand dwellers

the yellow clown goby and green clown goby are def not sand dwellers..
here is a link to one of my fav sites with fish info
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...es.cfm?c=15+31
the high fin redstripe goby that Sk8r suggested is also in there

J2T · 12/19/2011, 05:35 PM

I would agree with going with some clown gobies. I have a yellow clown goby and he is a neat little fish but would probably be better in a smaller tank than my 75g since he is so small but he is always out and about.

daviesri · 12/19/2011, 07:29 PM

What kind of blenny? There are many types and they differ in size quite a bit. I would think it is safe, especially if the azure is a juvenile (they are more friendly when young). I agree that you should wait a few weeks though and when you do, watch the damsel and be prepared to remove it or the blenny if you have to.

12/19/2011, 10:55 AM	#1
j86miu Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queens NY Posts: 114	azure damsel vs blenny I have a 14gallon biocube and currently have a azure damsel. I bought him to see if he would last in my tank and he seems to be doing pretty well these last 5 days. He's about an inch long at most and hides ALOT. Not sure if he is just always scared like that or still not sure of his new home. Well I saw a Blenny at my LFS the other day and was really close to getting him, but was worried about putting him in with a Damsel, although I heard that the Azure species is one of the less aggressive ones. The blenny was about 3" in length. Do you think adding a blenny of this size would be okay with the small damsel? I'm hoping its size plus the damsel's insecurity is enough to have them compatible.

12/19/2011, 11:02 AM	#3
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	I would have to say... No way sorry.. too small of a tank for 2.. what kind of blenny? not that it matters.. 3in is too big for a 14g.. personally.. I would even bring back the Damsel.. as he is going to be cramped as he grows (he may be already) with that size tank IMO.. I would do a clown goby Maaaybe two clown gobies.. but thats it..... __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

12/19/2011, 12:45 PM	#4
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Agree: 50 gallon for an azure and blenny, maybe, nicer to have 100g. OTOH look up "high fin redstriped goby", "clown goby," ---they'd go with a 14 pretty happily. __________________ 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%.

12/19/2011, 01:07 PM	#6
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	I can't imagine the is ever good in those situations yes.. it def would be overstocked.. its overstocked now.. like I said (and Sk8r) a clown goby would be the best fit for a 14g. I have 2 clown gobies.. a yellow and a green.. and I love them both LOTS! they both have lots of personality and are quite fun to watch. My yellow clown goby would actually probably do better in a 14g than my 55g.. he tends to hide more than he does "come out to play" but I enjoy him much when he does venture around... I have a few different gobies and blenny species in my tank and I'd have to say that the clown gobies are the only 2 I have that are "small" I have a starry blenny that started out at about 1/2in long and is now reaching close to 4in!!! he's a beast lol and can be aggressive at times too.. as are the other blennies in my tank .. in a smaller space it just gets that much worse can you possibly look into getting a larger tank for yourself?? that would be your best bet & gives you that many more options when it comes to stocking... or.. have you thought of going with a delicate invert dominant tank?? you can still get a goby.. plus maybe some pom pom crabs, porcelain crabs, sexy shrimp, etc ... this is actually my next tank plan... or maybe even turn it into a pistol shrimp tank? or mantis shrimp? Just some ideas for you __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

12/19/2011, 01:36 PM	#8
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	not all gobies are sand dwellers the yellow clown goby and green clown goby are def not sand dwellers.. here is a link to one of my fav sites with fish info http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...es.cfm?c=15+31 the high fin redstripe goby that Sk8r suggested is also in there __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

12/19/2011, 11:01 AM	#2
gaspasser1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: wisconsin Posts: 69	The blenny should be fine but I would wait at least 2 weeks between new fish additions, just to let the biological filter catch up to the ammonia load (especially in a nano). I assume you're checking ammonia and nitrate?

12/19/2011, 05:35 PM	#9
J2T Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 952	I would agree with going with some clown gobies. I have a yellow clown goby and he is a neat little fish but would probably be better in a smaller tank than my 75g since he is so small but he is always out and about. __________________ Jared 60 Gallon cube, 10g sump, 2 AI Sol Blue, SeaSide Aquatic CS3.5 Skimmer

12/19/2011, 07:29 PM	#10
daviesri Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 94	What kind of blenny? There are many types and they differ in size quite a bit. I would think it is safe, especially if the azure is a juvenile (they are more friendly when young). I agree that you should wait a few weeks though and when you do, watch the damsel and be prepared to remove it or the blenny if you have to.

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