What is he??

[cathyjane]

I told the LFS I wanted an algae eater and they sold me this guy a couple of weeks ago but I forgot what they told me he was and I can't find anything similar in the identification charts. Thanks for your help!!

 

[reefrunner69]

It's some sort of blenny, sailfin maybe...it's not a common algae blenny, but it's similar.

 

[gear-head]

Sailfin (lawnmower) Blenny?

 

[cathyjane]

Thanks! He's a lot of fun to watch, really has some character!!

 

[elise]

he looks really skinny

 

[cathyjane]

Actually elise, he looks very healthy in the tank, he just has a big head and an elongated body. That's what makes him so interesting to watch, that and his horns\antennae.

 

[steve-s]

I found something that matchs the body shape and finnage quite well but lets see if the color morphs at all once the fish is settled. Try a google for Entomacrodus Vermiculatus

Cheers
Steve

 

[Brad]

He is skinny. That's not how he should look.

 

[XXFirefighter]

he's way too skinny !
try putting some Nori in the tank and see if he'll eat it...

 

[cathyjane]

I'll do that! See if I can fatten him up!!