Lawnmower blenny/ algae blenny - Aquarium Advice

weemanpow3 · 08-10-2006, 09:22 AM

Will it be compatible with my tank. I have lots of Green hair algae for it to eat.

**roka64** · 08-10-2006, 09:45 AM

It is known to nip at small-polyped stony coral. I don't know if they really will eat the hair algae. It looks like it would be ok in your tank. I have never had one, so you will want more input from some one that has experience.

**Devilishturtles** · 08-10-2006, 02:24 PM

Agreed with roka64. Seems fine to me. I just bought one last weekend...very interesting critter.

**melosu58** · 08-12-2006, 06:09 PM

I`ve heard that they will eat the hair algea but sometimes it`s hard to get them to convert to another food afterwards. I`ve seen some bad results because of this. I have a black sailfin blenny and I made sure he would eat flake or brine before I got him.

aquazen · 08-13-2006, 02:17 PM

I've had mine for 6 months, and he just nibbles at the stuff. He likes mostly the algae that grows on the glass. Don't expect him to make a big dent in your algae problem though.

Scoot · 08-16-2006, 12:59 PM

Mine's never touched any algae that I can tell. He takes nips on the LR, I'm not sure what he's going after. He also prefers to lick the glass (you'll see little lip prints on the front and back glass).

Over 3 months, he's acclimated to eating about anything I feed the tank - flakes, pellets, algae wafers, etc. He's doubled in size and looks nice and FAT!

A very interesting fish to watch.

08-10-2006, 09:22 AM	#1
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08-10-2006, 09:45 AM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,195 Images: 12	It is known to nip at small-polyped stony coral. I don't know if they really will eat the hair algae. It looks like it would be ok in your tank. I have never had one, so you will want more input from some one that has experience. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

08-10-2006, 02:24 PM	#3
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,820 Images: 17	Agreed with roka64. Seems fine to me. I just bought one last weekend...very interesting critter. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

08-12-2006, 06:09 PM	#4
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,986 Images: 73	I`ve heard that they will eat the hair algea but sometimes it`s hard to get them to convert to another food afterwards. I`ve seen some bad results because of this. I have a black sailfin blenny and I made sure he would eat flake or brine before I got him. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

08-13-2006, 02:17 PM	#5
aquazen Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC, USA Posts: 352 Images: 2	I've had mine for 6 months, and he just nibbles at the stuff. He likes mostly the algae that grows on the glass. Don't expect him to make a big dent in your algae problem though. __________________ Peace is in the art of creation.

08-16-2006, 12:59 PM	#6
Scoot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 661 Images: 12	Mine's never touched any algae that I can tell. He takes nips on the LR, I'm not sure what he's going after. He also prefers to lick the glass (you'll see little lip prints on the front and back glass). Over 3 months, he's acclimated to eating about anything I feed the tank - flakes, pellets, algae wafers, etc. He's doubled in size and looks nice and FAT! A very interesting fish to watch. __________________ 180G build thread 180G All-glass with dual megaflows in a custom stand AquaC EV-180 skimmer 250 pounds LR 160 pounds aragonite Custom acrylic sump from GlassCages.com 2xPCX-40 return pumps 2x250MH 14K, 2x175MH 14K - PFO lighting, 2x65W PC No-name 36W UV Water General 125GPH RO/DI Filstar XP3

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