Bi-color blenny nipping

SurferStevo · 06/18/2003, 11:12 PM

I used to think it was my flame angel nipping at me deresa but last night I saw my bi-color blenny bugging one of my croceas. I was thinking maybe because the mantle has some brown in it? The deresa is doing fine & it seems that nobody is messing with it anymore. But now my crocea is the new target. I'm having trouble deciding which to remove. But I like them both. A better solution would be to stop the blenny. Any ideas?

AQUAN8TOR · 06/21/2003, 10:38 AM

I've got a suggestion----get rid of your blenny. I had one years ago that occasionally picked on clams---when I didn't feed often enough. However, I've been hearing from several people lately both here and my locale. Seems theirs are also nipping sps corals---mr294. Mine jumped out a few years ago, and wasn't replaced. Just my opinion.

happy fishcatching.

BigDaddy · 06/21/2003, 10:43 AM

I would lose the fish. But, then again I always side w/ the clams...

SurferStevo · 06/21/2003, 02:17 PM

I guess you guys are right. After my LM blenny died 8 months ago, he was replaced with this guy. I guess he has to go back to the LFS to trade for a more peaceful LM blenny. Too bad I really like this guy.

Too bad his attitude stinks.

Lunchbucket · 06/22/2003, 08:03 AM

my buddy used to have a bicolor blenny that harrassed a clam to DEATH. it would nip at it ALL the time.

Lunchbucket

AQUAN8TOR · 06/22/2003, 11:20 PM

thought I'd add that redlipped blennies are just as evil. don't be tempted.

Old Yeller Tang · 06/24/2003, 03:30 PM

Steve,

Your not alone! I had the devil fish in my display tank awhile ago but it was soon exiled to my 29g and his next stop will be to another home! This demon harassed other fish, pulled up my frags, nipped on my clams and cukes and killed a larger lawnmower blenny! Need I say more!

It's the only fish that can coexists with my very aggressive aussie dotty. When I can get around to upgrading the 29g, both fish will go!

Roland

55Reef · 06/25/2003, 02:44 PM

My Bi-Color Blenny is on his way back to the store today. He wouldn't leave my 2 Crocea's alone.

Brian

onegreenray · 06/30/2003, 10:41 AM

thats to bad for the blenny. i have a lm that only sits on the side of the clam every now and then. never caught him nipping at the mantle. just cleaning the sides of the clam. i will post pic of him in the act a little later.

Gary Majchrzak · 06/30/2003, 10:57 AM

The only folks that think Bi-color Blennies aren't coral and clam nippers are the ones that haven't seen the fish in the act yet.

Keep the Blenny and send me the clam! Lawnmowers are another story altogether. They are cool.

holeinone1972 · 06/30/2003, 12:38 PM

I also had a Bi-Polar (color) Blenny who was addicted to SPS.

He is no longer with us. Some other unfortuneate sap has him.

Rob

onegreenray · 06/30/2003, 09:44 PM

my blenny hanging out

SurferStevo · 06/30/2003, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by onegreenray
my blenny hanging out

That's a LM blenny. Totally different temperment than the 2 toned devil that resides in my tank.

Gary - I think if this continues I'm going to do what others have done & return him to my LFS (or give him to the FrogFish for dinner).
Here is a picture of the Crocea he was nipping. It's open more often after moving it out of his "territory" so he either stopped completely or does it infrequently when I'm not home. But the webcam is pointed at the clam so maybe I'll catch him one day while I'm at work!

Gary Majchrzak · 07/01/2003, 06:54 AM

Awesome Frogfish! What species? Downright scary looking!
I'll PM you my address so you can send me that Crocea!

Old Yeller Tang · 07/01/2003, 03:39 PM

What frogfish! I only see live rock!

Steve - You should of told me you had a frogfish when I was at your place. I would've liked to have seen it in person!

Btw, my evil bicolor blenny is no longer with me. Had a power outtage and my powerstrip tripped which means no ciculation for 24hrs equals dead blenny. I guess on the bright side, no on else will have to deal with the trouble had I given it away. I was just able to save my Australian Dotty from my 29g setup. I think I will be selling him at the upcoming frag swap and make the 29g freshwater for my daughter.

Roland

SurferStevo · 07/01/2003, 10:50 PM

Roland maybe, the next time you are in the area & have some time (weekends are good) you could see him (& the hydnophora, & pocillopora you gave me).
I'm surprized your bi-color died so easily. Mine has taken a trip to the sump twice since I've had him. Now that I think about it....why do I keep returning him to the display tank?

REEFnR6 · 07/05/2003, 10:20 PM

Anyone have any problems with LM Blenny's and clam's. I just got my first clam and wanted to add a blenny to eat hair algae. Are their any other more colorful blenny's that eat hair algae but not clams or corals??

SurferStevo · 07/05/2003, 11:06 PM

My bi-color does not eat coral or clams. I think he's just territorial and/or confused. I guess the thread title is a little confusing because he really doesn't nip to eat the clam...he just does the blenny scraping thing on the mantle.
I have a flame angel he is a nipper - you should see my xenia now it's just stems!
I've had a LM blenny before & they are no problem. Of course they are as colorful as a bi-color but they make up for it in personality.

06/18/2003, 11:12 PM	#1
SurferStevo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: O.C. - Southern Calif. Posts: 2,273	Bi-color blenny nipping I used to think it was my flame angel nipping at me deresa but last night I saw my bi-color blenny bugging one of my croceas. I was thinking maybe because the mantle has some brown in it? The deresa is doing fine & it seems that nobody is messing with it anymore. But now my crocea is the new target. I'm having trouble deciding which to remove. But I like them both. A better solution would be to stop the blenny. Any ideas? __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein- Current Tank Info: 50g reef softies & clams

06/21/2003, 02:17 PM	#4
SurferStevo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: O.C. - Southern Calif. Posts: 2,273	I guess you guys are right. After my LM blenny died 8 months ago, he was replaced with this guy. I guess he has to go back to the LFS to trade for a more peaceful LM blenny. Too bad I really like this guy. Too bad his attitude stinks. __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein- Current Tank Info: 50g reef softies & clams

06/22/2003, 08:03 AM	#5
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	my buddy used to have a bicolor blenny that harrassed a clam to DEATH. it would nip at it ALL the time. Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

06/24/2003, 03:30 PM	#7
Old Yeller Tang Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: East Highlands Ranch, SoCal Posts: 3,731	Steve, Your not alone! I had the devil fish in my display tank awhile ago but it was soon exiled to my 29g and his next stop will be to another home! This demon harassed other fish, pulled up my frags, nipped on my clams and cukes and killed a larger lawnmower blenny! Need I say more! It's the only fish that can coexists with my very aggressive aussie dotty. When I can get around to upgrading the 29g, both fish will go! Roland __________________ THE PAC 10 "The Conference of Champions" 359 NCAA titles and counting! 2nd Best, The Big 10 with a distant 212 titles PAC 10 FOOTBALL is 9-6 against the SEC since the turn of the century! Current Tank Info: 170g in-wall reef, In The Zone!(ozone that is), EuroReef CS8-2 Skimmer, 150lbs. lr & no sand, (2) 400w mh's, (1) 110 actinic vho's, 1hp Aqua Medic chiller

06/30/2003, 12:38 PM	#11
holeinone1972 Team RC Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,334	I also had a Bi-Polar (color) Blenny who was addicted to SPS. He is no longer with us. Some other unfortuneate sap has him. Rob __________________ It's only money !!!! Current Tank Info: Trying to decide on 1st tank since mass selloff.

06/21/2003, 10:38 AM	#2
AQUAN8TOR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 2,050	I've got a suggestion----get rid of your blenny. I had one years ago that occasionally picked on clams---when I didn't feed often enough. However, I've been hearing from several people lately both here and my locale. Seems theirs are also nipping sps corals---mr294. Mine jumped out a few years ago, and wasn't replaced. Just my opinion. happy fishcatching.

06/21/2003, 10:43 AM	#3
BigDaddy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,085	I would lose the fish. But, then again I always side w/ the clams...

06/22/2003, 11:20 PM	#6
AQUAN8TOR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 2,050	thought I'd add that redlipped blennies are just as evil. don't be tempted.

06/25/2003, 02:44 PM	#8
55Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 779	My Bi-Color Blenny is on his way back to the store today. He wouldn't leave my 2 Crocea's alone. Brian

06/30/2003, 10:41 AM	#9
onegreenray Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Carlisle, Pa Posts: 4,016	thats to bad for the blenny. i have a lm that only sits on the side of the clam every now and then. never caught him nipping at the mantle. just cleaning the sides of the clam. i will post pic of him in the act a little later.

06/30/2003, 10:57 AM	#10
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	The only folks that think Bi-color Blennies aren't coral and clam nippers are the ones that haven't seen the fish in the act yet. Keep the Blenny and send me the clam! Lawnmowers are another story altogether. They are cool.

06/30/2003, 09:44 PM	#12
onegreenray Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Carlisle, Pa Posts: 4,016	my blenny hanging out

07/01/2003, 06:54 AM	#14
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	Awesome Frogfish! What species? Downright scary looking! I'll PM you my address so you can send me that Crocea!

07/01/2003, 03:39 PM	#15
Old Yeller Tang Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: East Highlands Ranch, SoCal Posts: 3,731	What frogfish! I only see live rock! Steve - You should of told me you had a frogfish when I was at your place. I would've liked to have seen it in person! Btw, my evil bicolor blenny is no longer with me. Had a power outtage and my powerstrip tripped which means no ciculation for 24hrs equals dead blenny. I guess on the bright side, no on else will have to deal with the trouble had I given it away. I was just able to save my Australian Dotty from my 29g setup. I think I will be selling him at the upcoming frag swap and make the 29g freshwater for my daughter. Roland __________________ THE PAC 10 "The Conference of Champions" 359 NCAA titles and counting! 2nd Best, The Big 10 with a distant 212 titles PAC 10 FOOTBALL is 9-6 against the SEC since the turn of the century! Current Tank Info: 170g in-wall reef, In The Zone!(ozone that is), EuroReef CS8-2 Skimmer, 150lbs. lr & no sand, (2) 400w mh's, (1) 110 actinic vho's, 1hp Aqua Medic chiller

07/01/2003, 10:50 PM	#16
SurferStevo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: O.C. - Southern Calif. Posts: 2,273	Roland maybe, the next time you are in the area & have some time (weekends are good) you could see him (& the hydnophora, & pocillopora you gave me). I'm surprized your bi-color died so easily. Mine has taken a trip to the sump twice since I've had him. Now that I think about it....why do I keep returning him to the display tank? __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein- Current Tank Info: 50g reef softies & clams

07/05/2003, 10:20 PM	#17
REEFnR6 Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 237	Anyone have any problems with LM Blenny's and clam's. I just got my first clam and wanted to add a blenny to eat hair algae. Are their any other more colorful blenny's that eat hair algae but not clams or corals?? __________________ So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. Genesis 1.21 Current Tank Info: 75 Reef, almost 20 soft corals and inverts. The new 135 is in the hizouse.

07/05/2003, 11:06 PM	#18
SurferStevo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: O.C. - Southern Calif. Posts: 2,273	My bi-color does not eat coral or clams. I think he's just territorial and/or confused. I guess the thread title is a little confusing because he really doesn't nip to eat the clam...he just does the blenny scraping thing on the mantle. I have a flame angel he is a nipper - you should see my xenia now it's just stems! I've had a LM blenny before & they are no problem. Of course they are as colorful as a bi-color but they make up for it in personality. __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein- Current Tank Info: 50g reef softies & clams